The announcement for India’s ICC Champions Trophy squad 2025 is set to take place today, January 18, 2025, at 12:30 PM IST. The press conference will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with Indian captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealing the squad.
Key players like Virat Kohli are expected to be included, but there are uncertainties around the fitness of pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, as well as the selection of the wicketkeeper, with KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson in contention. There’s also speculation about whether Karun Nair might make a surprise return to the national side.
India Champions Trophy squad announcement live
The event will also be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app & website. The announcement will cover not only the Champions Trophy squad but also the team for the three-match ODI series against England that precedes the tournament.
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India last played ODIs in August 2024 against Sri Lanka in the island nation. That series marked the debut of coach Gautam Gambhir alongside captain Rohit Sharma, but India suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat to the lower-ranked team.
The decisions of the selection committee will be closely monitored, especially in light of mounting pressure on the Indian team following their Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss, which exposed divisions within the dressing room.
