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January 31, 2025

Indian Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Indian Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
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India, the 2002 and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy winners, enter the 2025 edition with a squad brimming with talent and experience. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian squad for Champions Trophy 2025 have a perfect blend of youth and veterans, including Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and rising star Shubman Gill. With a strong batting lineup, a lethal pace attack, and a world-class spin duo, India is one of the favorites to lift the trophy. 

Indian squad for Champions Trophy 2025

BATSMEN:

1. Rohit Sharma (Captain): The Hitman, with 10,000+ ODI runs, is India’s batting pillar.

2. Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain): The youngster averages 60+ in ODIs and is India’s next generation superstar.

3. Virat Kohli: The chase master with 13,000+ ODI runs and 50 centuries.

4. Shreyas Iyer: An attacking top-order batsman.

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal: Opening batsman who holds the record for scoring the fastest 50 in IPL cricket.

ALL-ROUNDERS:

6. Hardik Pandya: The pace-bowling all-rounder and finisher with a strike rate of 115+.

6. Ravindra Jadeja: The spin-bowling all-rounder and best fielder in the world.

8. Axar Patel: A reliable left-arm spinner and handy lower-order batsman.

9. Washington Sundar: 

WICKET-KEEPER:

10. KL Rahul: The versatile batsman and safe glovesman, averaging 50+ in ODIs since 2020.

11. Rishabh Pant: A match-winning batter-keeper.

BOWLERS: 

12. Jasprit Bumrah: The yorker king and India’s pace spearhead with 150+ ODI wickets.

13. Mohammed Shami: The swing maestro with a knack for picking wickets in power plays

14. Arshdeep Singh: A death-overs specialist known for his accurate yorkers and 140kph-plus deliveries.

15. Kuldeep Yadav: The wrist-spin wizard with a career-best 6/25 in ODIs.

India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 strengths & weaknesses

Strengths:

  • Star-studded batting lineup (Rohit, Gill, Kohli, Rahul).
  • Depth in pace bowling (Bumrah, Shami).

Weaknesses:

Squad preparation & recent form

India dominated the 2023-24 ODI season, winning series against Australia, South Africa, and England. 

Comparison to India squad for Champions Trophy 2017

Unlike the 2017 squad that lost to Pakistan in the final, the 2025 unit is more balanced. The addition of Gill, Patel, and Yadav adds depth, while Bumrah’s presence strengthens the bowling.

FAQs

Q: Who is India team captain for Champions Trophy 2025?

A: Rohit Sharma will lead the squad.

Q: Is Hardik Pandya fit for the tournament?

A: Yes, Pandya has recovered fully and will be a crucial part of the India squad for Champions Trophy 2025. 

With a formidable batting lineup, a lethal bowling attack, and the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue are strong contenders for the title. However, their middle-order fragility and Hardik Pandya’s fitness remain concerns.


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