Suryakumar and pacer Mohammed Siraj were the notable absentees from the Champions Trophy squad, both of whom were part of the 2023 ODI World Cup team.
Indian bowlers shot a clueless West Indies batters out for a measly 44 to set up a commanding nine-wicket win to begin their title defence on a resounding note in the women's U-19 World Cup here on Sunday. Left-arm spinners Parunika Sisodia (3/7) and Aayushi Shukla (2/6) as well as pacer VJ Joshitha (2/6) toyed with the West Indies batters to bowl the Caribbeans out in just 13.2 overs in the Group A match at Bayuemas Oval. Kenika Cassar top-scored for the West Indies with a 29-ball 15 while opener Asabi Callender contributed 12. All the other West Indies batters could score in single digit figures with five of them getting out without opening account. India chased down the target of 45 in just 4.2 overs, reaching 47 for 1 with opener Trisha G getting out for 4 on the second ball off Jahzara Claxton. Wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini (16 not out off 13 balls) and Sanika Chalke (18 not out off 11 balls) took India home for an easy win. India play hosts Malaysia in their next group matc
While the BCCI defends the guidelines as part of improving team cohesion and discipline, the debate continues as the team seeks to balance professionalism with personal freedom
Captains of all participating teams gather together for ICC's traditional meet ahead of the tournament
Earlier media reports suggested that either Jasprit Bumrah or Hardik Pandya were being considered for India's vice-captaincy position
Nair, despite averaging 752 in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, failed to make the cut as India announced their squad for the Champions Trophy on Saturday
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 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
Kohli is struggling with neck pain, an issue he began addressing with an injection on January 8, just a few days after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy concluded in Sydney.
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 new guidelines require players to maintain discipline on and off the field, with specific restrictions on family presence during tours and the banning of personal endorsements.
With limited opportunities before the England series, there's only one Ranji Trophy game for India's players, alongside the T20 Blast break during the gap between the IPL and the Tests.
Kohli, with a sharp tone, was heard telling the crowd, "Bhai, Mera Raasta Mat Roko mera" (Brothers, don't block my way).
Indian women's team broke their personal best record, which they set against the same team in the second ODI
Smriti's record-breaking century against Ireland also took her to the number three spot in the list of most centuries in women's ODIs
The defending champions, India, will start their campaign against West Indies on January 19