Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Rohit Sharma to Lead India, Doubts Linger Over Bumrah's Inclusion

The much-awaited announcement for India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad is here, with the BCCI selection committee meeting this week to finalize the provisional 15-member squad for the tournament starting February 19 in Karachi. The squad announcement also coincides with the selection of teams for the upcoming white-ball series against England.

Champions Trophy 2025 Squad Insights

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill are expected to secure their spots in the squad. However, fitness concerns surround Jasprit Bumrah, who is recovering from a back spasm, and spinner Kuldeep Yadav, sidelined due to surgery in November 2024.

Mohammed Shami, having recovered from a groin injury and performed well in domestic cricket, is likely to make his return. Meanwhile, Indian players involved in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy are expected to skip the T20I series against England but will likely feature in the ODI lineup, mirroring the Champions Trophy squad.

Latest Updates on India's Squad

10:16 AM – Probable Playing XI for Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma (C)

Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli

Shreyas Iyer

KL Rahul (WK)

Hardik Pandya

Ravindra Jadeja

Axar Patel

Kuldeep Yadav

Jasprit Bumrah

Mohammed Shami

09:36 AM – Sanju Samson’s Selection as Backup Opener?

Reports suggest head coach Gautam Gambhir is keen on including Sanju Samson, who scored a century in his last ODI. Samson’s versatility makes him a strong candidate for formats beyond T20Is.

09:09 AM – Varun Chakravarthy in Contention

With uncertainty over Kuldeep Yadav’s recovery, Varun Chakravarthy emerges as a strong contender for the squad. The Tamil Nadu spinner has been in excellent form, with standout performances in recent domestic and international matches.

09:00 AM – Yashasvi Jaiswal’s List A Record

Despite no ODI experience, 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stellar List A performances, including 1511 runs at an average of 53.96, make him a strong candidate as a backup opener.

08:47 AM – Pant, KL, or Samson as Wicketkeeper?

A fierce competition brews for the wicketkeeper-batter role. KL Rahul, with consistent performances, leads the race, but both Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson offer compelling alternatives.

08:36 AM – Who Replaces Bumrah If Unfit?

If Bumrah is ruled out, options include Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, and Khaleel Ahmed.

07:45 AM – KL Rahul as First-Choice Wicketkeeper?

Rahul’s recent form in ODIs, including leading India in the South Africa series, strengthens his claim as the first-choice wicketkeeper-batter.

07:17 AM – No Suryakumar Yadav?

Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, faces uncertainty regarding his inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad, raising questions about his ODI role.

06:43 AM – Vice-Captain Speculation

Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shubman Gill are contenders for the vice-captaincy. If Bumrah proves fit, he is likely to be Rohit’s deputy.

06:40 AM – Gill or Jaiswal to Open?

Rohit Sharma is set to lead and open, but the decision between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal as his partner remains pivotal. Gill’s proven ODI track record gives him an edge over the yet-to-debut Jaiswal.

Stay tuned as the squad announcement unfolds, shaping India's campaign for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.