Champions Trophy 2025: India's probable squad for the marquee event

The Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 is one of the most anticipated announcements in the cricket world. The tournament is to be hosted by Pakistan, while India’s matches will be played in the UAE from February 19 to March 9.

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Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore will host the Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Pakistan, while Dubai will host the Indian matches. If India qualifies, then one of the semi-finals and the final will be played in Dubai; otherwise, Karachi will host one semi-final and Lahore will host the final of the tournament.

There will be 8 teams in the tournament, including hosts Pakistan, and they have been divided into two groups. Group A has India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. On the other hand, Group B has Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa.

A look at the India’s probable squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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India will have three ODI matches to get their combination correct for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They will play England at home in three ODIs and will then play straight in the ICC event.

It is expected that Rohit Sharma will continue to captain India in the ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Hardik Pandya is expected to be the vice-captain.

The batting unit is to feature Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill as opening options while Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, along with Shreyas Iyer, are expected to be the middle order for the Indian team.

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Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are the possible wicketkeeping options for the Indian squad. Coming to the spinners in the Indian squad, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel are expected to be the options to be picked.

A spin-heavy attack is aimed to be chosen, given India will play its matches in Dubai under lights, and it's very conducive for slower bowlers.

Despite this, India needs to have some pacers as well and expect the big names of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to be picked. Supporting them are expected to be the likes of Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami, if he gets fit in time.

Probable India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja/Washington Sundar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel

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