BCCI Announces India Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma finalized the squad after a meeting at the Wankhede Stadium.

Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the Indian team, while Shubman Gill has been named as the vice-captain. This will be India’s first ICC Champions Trophy in eight years, and all their matches will be played in Dubai. Due to political issues, India will not travel to Pakistan, the official host for the tournament.

Mohammed Shami, recently included in the T20I squad, has also been confirmed for the ODIs. Meanwhile, young left-handed batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is also expected to make his ODI debut.

The team includes a mix of experienced players and new talent. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be key options for wicketkeeping. The all-rounder trio of Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel adds depth to both batting and bowling. Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin attack, with Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh strengthening the pace department alongside Bumrah and Shami.

India’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicket-keeper), Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah*, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja.

*Harshit Rana will play the ODI series vs England.