Champions Trophy 2025: When will Team India announce squad for ODIs?
Should Bumrah be unavailable, Shami and Mohammed Siraj are expected to spearhead the pace attack, with Hardik Pandya offering support.
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With just 2 days left till the deadline for teams to submit their provisional squads for the Champions Trophy 2025, fans are eager to see which players get a spot in Team India's squad which will travel to the UAE in a quest for another ICC trophy this year. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar along with his committee have a tough task for themselves, picking the most suitable players for the 50-over tournament. ALSO READ: Why South Africa is calling for boycott against Afghanistan cricket team?
Will SKY get a chance in ODIs? While it is certain that Suryakumar Yadav will lead the T20 side for India, it will be interesting to see whether he gets to be a part of the ODi side or not. Surya was picked for the 2023 ODi World Cup and would hope that he is included in the setup for the Champions Trophy as well. Bumrah and Shami's fitness under scrutiny
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami were pivotal in India's flawless run to the 2023 ODI World Cup final, but both are currently facing fitness concerns. Shami underwent ankle surgery in February 2024, yet his return has been postponed due to knee problems sustained while playing domestic cricket for Bengal. If he makes it through the Vijay Hazare Trophy playoffs without any setbacks, he could present a solid case for selection. Bumrah's availability remains unclear, as the BCCI has not disclosed the details of the injury that kept him out of Australia's second innings in the fifth Test in Sydney.
Should Bumrah be unavailable, Shami and Mohammed Siraj are expected to spearhead the pace attack, with Hardik Pandya offering support. However, India may look to include one or two additional seam bowlers as backups, with options like Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna, and Nitish Kumar Reddy being considered.
The expected selections in the squad are that of veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who had performed well in the last ODI World Cup 2023 as well. This could also be the last time these two will be pairing up for an ICC tournament, making it that more special.
5:16 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Getting closer by the minute!
With each day that passes by, we are getting closer to the announcement that will be the talking point for fans and pundits for the days to come as Team India announce their team for the Champions Trophy 2025. The deadline is January 12 for the provisional squad to be announced.
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India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Spinners galore for India!
If Jadeja isn't considered by the selectors to make the cut for the Champions Trophy, then mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi are the front runners to take up the spot as India have a plethora of talented spinners at their disposal.
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India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: India's matches till the Champions Trophy!
India will resume international cricket with a series of five T20Is and three ODIs against England, starting on January 22 in Kolkata. Following this, the team will travel to Dubai for the Champions Trophy, while Pakistan will host the other half of the tournament.
4:31 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Varun hangs his boots!
India pacer Varun Aaron officially announced his retirement from "representative cricket" on Friday, following the conclusion of Jharkhand's campaign in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 35-year-old, who made his international debut in 2011, has represented India in nine ODIs and an equal number of Tests. He had already retired from red-ball cricket in the previous year.
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India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Likely bowling lineup for India!
With Shami not fully fit, it is looking like Bumrah, Siraj and Arshdeep Singh will form the pace trio for India in the Champions Trophy. Hardik Pandya will also provide support with the ball. However, only time will tell whether Shami is ready to return to the big stage or not at the moment.
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India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Schedule for India's series against England!
| India vs England series schedule | |||
| Date | Match Details | Time (IST) | Venue |
| Jan 22, Wed | India vs England, 1st T20I | 07:00 PM Local | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Jan 25, Sat | India vs England, 2nd T20I | 07:00 PM Local | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Jan 28, Tue | India vs England, 3rd T20I | 07:00 PM Local | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot |
| Jan 31, Fri | India vs England, 4th T20I | 07:00 PM Local | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Feb 02, Sun | India vs England, 5th T20I | 07:00 PM Local | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Feb 06, Thu | India vs England, 1st ODI | 01:30 PM Local | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
| Feb 09, Sun | India vs England, 2nd ODI | 01:30 PM Local | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
| Feb 12, Wed | India vs England, 3rd ODI | 01:30 PM Local | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
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India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Announcement likely on 12th!
With no reports suggesting that an announcement will be made today, it is expected that the BCCi will take as much time as they get in order to put up a strong and fit squad for the Champions Trophy and for the home series against England.
3:22 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Shift in mindset needed for players!
After what was a gruelling 5-match Test series in Australia for Team India, the players will be resting and recovering for what will be a busy cricket calendar for them ahead in 2025. The Champions Trophy will be the focal point at the moment and a shift in mindset will be needed from the players and the staff. 2 ICC trophies in 2 years would do a great deal in terms of the team's morale going into 2025.
3:08 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Selectors in a tough spell!
The BCCi selectors led by Ajit Agarkar would have to pick the best bunch of players for the ODI format tournament despite of having lesser number of matches to pick and choose from. India have played less than 10 ODIs since the 2023 ODI World Cup which could be a problem for selectors in terms of choosing the right players.
2:50 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Shami making statement return!
Mohammed Shami has been at it since his return from injury and recently picked up a 3-fer for Bengal in their pre-quarter-final tie against Haryana in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Selectors will be taking him into consideration for sure.
2:32 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: No surprises for Virat-Rohit!
The experienced duo of ROhit Sharma and Virat Kohli are well expected to make the list for the Champions Trophy with both of them having loads of experenence onto themselves.
2:09 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Will Bumrah be available for Champions Trophy?
India's 2 pacers Shami and Bumrah are the injury concerns as only time will tell whether both of then are alongside in UAE for the Cham[pions Trophy or not. Bumrah will reportedly be part of the squad but that doesn't guarantee him playing matches.
1:32 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: PCB quashes stadium rumours!
The Pakistan Cricket Board has coe up and dismissed all the rumours that the stadium won't be renovated in time for the Champions Trophy 2025. PCB have stated that all renovation work will be done within the first week of February.
1:12 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: Chakaravarthy to get surprise call-up?
With uncertainty surrounding the inclusion of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy is said to be vying for a spot in the Champions Trophy squad. He is also expected to be part of India's lineup for the upcoming ODIs against England, provided he secures a place in the Champions Trophy squad. It's worth noting that Varun has yet to feature for India in an ODI.
12:56 PM
India squad announcement LIVE UPDATES: KL asks to be rested for ENG series
According to reports, Indian batter KL Rahul has asked for a rest during the England series but is reportedly available for selection for the Champions Trophy. With Pant and Samson also in line for the wicketkeeper-batter spots, it will be interesting to see who will get the nod.
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First Published: Jan 10 2025 | 10:05 AM IST
