Rohit will be turning up for defending champions Mumbai after nearly a decade when action resumes in the second half of the country's premier red-ball competition across different venues
Last week, BCCI released a 10-point policy document: "Participation in domestic matches is mandatory for players to remain eligible for selection in the national team and for central contracts."
Indian cricket legends including Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Ajinkya Rahane posed with the coveted trophy on Monday
Raina explained how Gill's leadership qualities were evident during his stint with Gujarat in the IPL
India will face Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group A match on February 23India will face Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group A match on February 23
Earlier media reports suggested that either Jasprit Bumrah or Hardik Pandya were being considered for India's vice-captaincy position
Md Siraj's name was missing as Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar announced India's squad for the ODI series vs England and ICC Champions Trophy
Shami and Arshdeep were also included as India's only pick three seamers for the Champions Trophy. Pandya to play role of fourth seemer
India will start their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20
With the BCCI's mandate requiring players to participate in domestic cricket, stars like Rohit and Virat Kohli have little to no time between series to rest and recover for upcoming competitions.
India will announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the three-match ODI series against England on Saturday
Rohit's leadership role had come under scrutiny after he stepped down from India's playing XI during the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this month.
The eight-nation tournament is scheduled to take place between February 19 and March 9 in Pakistan
Multiple regular members of the Indian Test team are expected to join their respective domestic teams for the upcoming rounds of the Ranji Trophy
Rohit's recent performances have been underwhelming, having managed only 31 runs in five innings during the Australia tour
The ICC captains' meet, held before ICC events, features all participating captains in a photoshoot and press conference to discuss tournament expectations
The report further suggested that Rohit's sudden U-turn on his retirement decision did not sit well with India's coach, Gautam Gambhir.
The debate of which captain has shaped India's cricketing future better often boils down to two of the modern game's giants: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Test cricket has triggered intense debate. Do they have the zeal to stage a turnaround so late in their careers?
Shastri's suggestion aligns with head coach Gautam Gambhir's stance, who believes that players should be available to play domestic cricket if they are committed to red-ball cricket.