India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the three-match ODI series against England has been announced by captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
The final squad selection focused heavily on player fitness, with updates on Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav being of significant interest.
India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
India Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Shami
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravindra Jadeja
Key Updates and Highlights
- Jasprit Bumrah: The pacer has been declared fit after experiencing back spasms during the Sydney Test. However, his fitness will be closely monitored throughout the series.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Having resumed bowling after recovering from hernia surgery, Kuldeep’s inclusion provides a boost to India’s spin department.
- All-Rounder Strength: The squad features a balanced mix of experienced all-rounders like Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar, adding depth to the lineup.
- Rising Talent: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s consistent performances have earned him a spot in this elite squad.
- Rishabh Pant Returns: After recovering from a prolonged injury, Pant is set to strengthen India’s middle order.