India has announced its ICC Champions Trophy squad, which includes a mix of experienced veterans and rising stars, making it one of the tournament’s formidable contenders.
With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the Champions Trophy, India’s lineup has a major impact. With India emerging as the powerhouse in the previous ICC tournament, the Men in Blues will be looking to build on a success and clinch another title.
Placed in Group A, India will play their group-stage matches against New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
With the Champions Trophy 2025 set to begin on February 19, India will play their first match against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai. They will involve in the high electrifying clash against their arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23.
Listed below are India’s best possible lineup for the Champions Trophy.
Rohit Sharma (Captain)
The Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been in impressive form, bringing stability and experience to the top order. He has a well defined stats playing 267 ODIs where he scored 10,978 runs including 32 centuries and 57 half centuries.
With his average nearing 50, his ability to pace an innings will be crucial for India’s chances. He has an impressive record in the Champions Trophy scoring 481 runs in 10 matches with an average of 53.4.
Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
Shubman Gill who named as the Vice-captain for the ICC tournament, has the ability to play both pace and spin with ease makes him dynamic top-order batter.
Playing 49 ODis, he has amassed 2475 runs at an incredible average of 60, with six centuries and 15 fifties. His ability to acceralate while maintaining composure makes him a key asset.
With about to make his Champions Trophy debut, he is set to play crucial role in the India’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.
Virat Kohli
Argubably one of the best batters in the modern era, Virat Kohli has vast experience and past records makes him unmatched in ODI format. Despite struggling for form, Virat Kohli is highly anticipated to make comeback during the Champions Trophy.
He has 529 runs in 12 matches played in Champions Trophy maintaining an average of 88.2 and his presence could simply bolster the batting depths of the Indian team.
Playing 296 ODIs he smashed 13,911 runs which includes 50 centuries and 72 fifties, his ability to anchor the innings will be crucial.
Shreyas Iyer
Known for his stability, Shreyas Iyer prove to be an valuable asset for India in the middle order. In 64 ODIs, he scored 2,524 runs at an average of 47 with five centuries and 16 fifties.
His ability to take spinners in the middle overs will play a vital role in India’s strategy. However, Iyer’s confidence in counterattacking tricky situations makes him a valuable asset.
With yet to make his Champions Trophy debut, Shreyas Iyer could play a pivotal role in the in upcoming ICC event.
KL Rahul (wicketkeeper-Batter)
The wk-batter KL Rahul comes in handy during crucial times which makes him a pivotal role in India’s set up. His wicketkeepings skills adds versatility to the squad, allowing India to balance their playing 11.
In 79 ODIs, he has scored 2863 runs at an average of 47.7 with a seven centuries and 18 fifties. His ability to play under pressure make him invaluable.
Hardik Pandya
India’s premier all-rounder, Hardik Pandya has been in exceptional form. Playing 88 ODIs, he smashed 1788 runs while picking 85 wickets.
His powerhitting and ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs make him an integral part of the team. His ability to bowl in the death overs will ease the burden on frontline pacers.
Playing five matches in the previous edition of the tournament, he scored 105 runs in 3 innings with an average of 52.50.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has been integral part of India’s setup across the formats. With his all-rounding skills he emerged as one of the key figure in the side. Playing 199 ODIs, he has scored 2779 runs and taken 226 wickets.
His electric fielding alone saves crucial runs, making hima three dimesional player. Jadeja’s ability to accelerate in the lower order could turn the tide in India’s favour during close encounters.
Playing 10 matches in the Champions Trophy, he picked 16 wickets with an economy of 4.86 in the match.
Axar Patel
Over the years, Axar Patel has emerged as the key all-rounder under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. He played a crucial role in India’s WT20 World Cup victory in 2024 and even played as a floater in the batting order.
Playing 62 ODIs, Axar scored 661 runs and 65 wickets. He is expected to play a similar role in the Champions Trophy.
His ability to bat under pressure and bowl tight over makes him indispensable. Axar’s consistency allows India to play three all-rounders withouth weakening either department.
Kuldeep Yadav
A wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav who has picked up 173 wickets in 107 matches remains as a primary spinner. Kuldeeps’s variation and ability to deceive batters make him lethal.
His variations and ability to deceive batters make him lethal. His ability to break partnerships will be crucial in champions Trophy 2025.
Mohammed Shami
One of the India’s experienced pacers, Mohammed Shami has taken 97 wickets in 103 ODIs.
His ability to swing the ball and pick wickets with the new ball makes him a valuable asset. Shami’s experience in high pressure games will be vital for India’s campaign.
His lethal yorkers and ability to deliver in the death overs makes him one of the India’s most trusted bowlers.
Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana who made his ODI debut in the ongoing England’s tour of India 2025 could be potential replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah.
Playing 16 List A matches, Rana has 26 scalps with a best returns fo 4/17 at an average of 24.26. He is well suited to deliver 10 overs in an innings.
His bowling economy stands at a fair decent 5.54 in List A games, demonstrating an ability to contain runs while taking wickets at timely intervals too.
India Squad for ICC Chapmpions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja.
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