Even more than the Champions Trophy, what has really been the talking point so far is, who will be picked in the Indian squad for the coveted tournament. Initially, the squad was to be announced on Jan 12, but then the BCCI asked for an extension in the deadline. And now, as per a report in the Times of India, the members of the Champions Trophy will be named on Jan 18.
Champions Trophy Squad on Jan 18
The report further says that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel will name India squad in Mumbai, which will be followed by a press conference. Meanwhile, India and Pakistan are the only two teams, whose squads are yet to be named. Apart from the CT squad, the BCCI is also expected to make the announcement for the IND vs ENG ODI squad as well.
Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah Certain to Make Squad
Earlier, last week, the board had announced the squad for the IND vs ENG T20Is, which will begin in Kolkata from Jan 22. Thereafter, India will begin their CT campaign in Dubai on Feb 20. Not many changes are expected to be made in the squad, and would remain on the predicted lines.
Despite injury concerns to Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, the duo are automatic picks for the squad. Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul would be the two keepers, while Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh would be the other pacers. As for the spinners, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar could make the cut.
Predicted India Champions Trophy Squad
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Nitish Reddy, Shreyas Iyer.
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