Champions Trophy 2025: Confirmed Team India Squad for CT25
By Gurlal Singh
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Posted: January 7, 2025
Last updated: February 12, 2025
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is coming and India’s probable squad has been the talk of the town, stirring discussions among fans and experts alike. Can Shubman Gill retain his place as an opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal in the ODI team, we will discuss every possible player who can play in the Champions Trophy for team India.
Confirmed Team India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
| Position | Player Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | Opener |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma (c) | Opener/Captain |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | Top-order Batsman |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | Middle-order Batsman |
| 5 | Rishabh Pant (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 6 | Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| 7 | Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| 8 | Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler |
| 9 | Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Substitute Position | Player Name | Role |
| 12 | KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper/Middle-order |
| 13 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| 14 | Mohammed Shami | Fast Bowler |
| 15 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opener |
Here is why we picked this squad.
Shubman Gill Likely to Open with Rohit Sharma for the Last Time in ODIs
Shubman Gill has been a standout performer in ODIs, amassing 2,328 runs in 47 matches. His impressive tally includes 6 centuries and 13 half-centuries, making him one of the most dependable batters in the format.
Virat Kohli: The GOAT at Number 3 for Team India
Virat Kohli continues to dominate as one of the greatest batters at the number 3 position, amassing an incredible 13,906 runs in ODIs. With his unmatched consistency, Kohli is determined to lead India to victory in this year’s Champions Trophy 2025.
Punjab Kings’ ₹26.75 crore pick, Shreyas Iyer, showcased his brilliance scoring loads of runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-2025 season. Iyer has played 57 matches in ODIs, scoring 2,421 runs with a highest score of 128*.
Rishabh Pant is set to make a remarkable comeback to ODI cricket as India’s designated wicketkeeper in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. His return means KL Rahul, despite being in excellent form, will make way for Pant behind the stumps while Rahul is mostly likely to be back-up wicket-keeper batter.
Hardik Pandya, with his explosive batting and fast bowling, has been a vital asset in limited-overs formats. Axar Patel, with his exceptional all-round abilities, especially in the ODI format, remains one of India’s best all-rounders. Kuldeep Yadav has over the years established himself as one of the best spin bowler in the world. The spinners ability to turn the ball both ways is going to be crucial.
India’s top bowling trio for CT25 at Dubai International Stadium would be Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh. Bumrah’s death bowling, Siraj’s aggressive pace, and Arshdeep’s left-arm swing offer a well-rounded attack, with two right-handers and a lefty providing variety. This combination could be highly effective in Dubai’s conditions.
Mohammed Shami and Yashasvi Jaiswal in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
Mohammed Shami who has not played a single match for team India since the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final due to injury, is also set to be included in the squad Shami is currently the best bowler for India in the 50-overs, and he has outrageously insane stats in the ICC tournaments.
Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been making waves for team India in the T20I and Test cricket. However, the youngster is yet to make his debut. But he is set to be included into the Indian team’s squad for CT2025 and is also set to play in the ODI series vs England before the tournament.
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