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 and Pakistan have faced each other 5 times in the Champions Trophy, with Pakistan having an edge, winning 3 of the 5 matches. India have won 2 matches so far.
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
The white jackets are famously worn by the team after winning the ICC Champions Trophy
Irfan Pathan suggested BCCI play Ravindra Jadeja at number 8 to have a balanced squad in the Champions Trophy
IPL 2025 is scheduled to kick off at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as by tradition the first match of the season is hosted at the home ground of the previous edition's winners
The ICC captains' meet, held before ICC events, features all participating captains in a photoshoot and press conference to discuss tournament expectations
South Africa will be without frontline pacer Gerald Coetzee, who is still recovering from a groin injury sustained during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Durban last year
South Africa's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign kicks off with an exciting clash against Afghanistan on February 21, 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan.
Australia will begin their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign with their clash against rivals England on February 22, 2024, in Lahore, Pakistan.
Cummins, who is currently on paternity leave, will undergo scans to assess the ankle issue he dealt with during the recent Border-Gavaskar series, which Australia won 3-1.
The tournament will kick off for Afghanistan on February 21, 2024, against South Africa in Karachi, Pakistan. The live telecast of the Champions Trophy will be available on the Star Sports network
Afghanistan is all set to make its debut in the Champions Trophy when it takes on South Africa on February 21
Bangladesh will open their campaign against India on February 20, 2025, at 3 PM Bangladesh Time (2:30 PM IST, 2 PM Pakistan time)
New Zealand's journey begins on February 19, 2024, when they face hosts Pakistan in Karachi. On March 2, 2024, New Zealand will take on India in Dubai, which promises to be a high-voltage encounter.
Bangladesh became the third team after England and New Zealand to announce their squad for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan
Both O'Rourke and Smith bring limited experience in the 50-over format at the international level, but New Zealand will rely on the expertise of seasoned pacers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the group-stage matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 because of some swelling in his back according to media reports.