India vs Bangladesh Playing 11 prediction: Arshdeep Singh to start ahead of Harshit Rana. In the Champions Trophy, India vs Bangladesh match will begin at 2:30 PM IST (3 PM Bangladesh time) today.
India are set to start their hunt for a third ICC Champions Trophy against Bangladesh on Thursday
Eager to test his skills against the best in the game, young Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana said his focus would be on rhythm and execution of his plans rather than speed as he prepares for the Champions Trophy, the first ICC event of his international career. The 22-year-old Rana, who holds the record for the fastest delivery (152 kph) bowled by a Bangladesh cricketer, faces his first major challenge when his team takes on India in its campaign opener here on Thursday. He will be up against the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. "I would rather concentrate on getting into the right rhythm and my release, he told the ICC. "I have learnt that looking after your body and staying fit is the key to bowling quick. If I feel good, then I know that the pace would be right. "But then again, when you see or hear that the pace is around 150kph, that's a nice feeling, added the talented pacer, who averages 145kph for most of his spells. Bangladesh will play Pakistan and New Zealan
Nahid's first taste of international cricket came in March 2024, when he made his Test debut against Sri Lanka and immediately impressed, taking three wickets in the visitors' first innings.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto believes Bangladesh now has one of its strongest fast-bowling attacks of all time
Bangladesh will play their first match vs India in Dubai before moving to Pakistan for the next two games
Ahead of Bangladesh's opening match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against India, captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto remained tight-lipped about the final, playing 11
A turbulent recent cricketing past has made a resonant effort mandatory for India in the Champions Trophy, and their opening match against a tricky Bangladesh here on Thursday will be the first point in assuaging a set of existential questions surrounding this team. They are vexing even for a pre-tournament favourite like India. Can this Indian bowling unit tide over the absence of injured pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah? Can Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma summon their glory days back? Can young names like Shubman Gill ace the pressure of a multi-nation competition to deliver consistently? In that context, the ICC showpiece is a godsend because ODI is the comfort zone of those icons and young tyros in this Indian line-up, and they will be genuinely eyeing a strong outing here. It's imperative that they do so -- from a team and individual perspective. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Kohli, Rohit and even head coach Gautam Gambhir, although only six months into his tenure, are
England are the only team to host the ICC Champions Trophy multiple times, as they hosted the event in 2004, 2013, and 2017
All eight teams will wear new jerseys for the coveted ICC tournament. One notable difference in the jerseys for ICC tournaments is the absence of the team's title sponsor due to the guidelines.
The Champions Trophy 2025 matches will begin at 2:30 PM, according to Indian Standard Time (IST), 2 PM Pakistan time.
India, the overwhelming favourite, boasts a formidable batting and bowling lineup. However, with Bumrah absent, the equation changes.
Several teams have lost key players due to injury ahead of the tournament, including Australia, India, and Pakistan
All four warm-up matches will be a day-night affair, which means matches will begin at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) and 2 PM Pakistan time.
The previous edition of the Champions Trophy took place in 2017 in England and Wales, where Pakistan triumphed over India in the final.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has established an independent inquiry body to assist its Anti-Corruption Unit in probing a slew of corruption allegations over the last couple of weeks in the Bangladesh Premier League. This marks the first official corruption investigation in the BPL since 2013 as the league faces challenge with delayed player payments and ticketing controversies. "As part of its ongoing efforts, the BCB is in the process of establishing an Independent Inquiry Body to further support the ACU in its investigations," a BCB press release said. "The BCB remains dedicated to ensuring a fair and transparent cricketing environment, and will continue to take all necessary actions to safeguard the integrity of the sport in Bangladesh." Recent media reports have alleged instances of corruption, naming specific players and matches, although these claims have not yet been substantiated by the BCB's ACU. "The BCB has also come across media coverage regarding potential anti-corrup
The tournament will miss the presence of two former world champions, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, as they failed to qualify for this year's competition.
Defending champions Pakistan will kick-start their campaign on February 19 against New Zealand before heading to Dubai to lock horns with India. Star Sports will live telecast Champions Trophy matches
The ninth edition of the tournament will kick off on Wednesday, February 19, at the National Stadium in Karachi
The live streaming of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be available on the Disney+ Hostar App and website in India.