The wait is finally over! The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee has announced Team India’s 15-member squad for the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, kicking off on February 19. The squad will also play a three-match ODI series against England, starting February 6.
This announcement ends weeks of speculation about Rohit Sharma’s role as captain, especially after he voluntarily stepped aside from the playing XI during the Sydney Test against Australia earlier this month. Despite the buzz, Rohit, who led India to a T20 World Cup victory, has been confirmed as the skipper.
Another name that sparked debate was Virat Kohli. Despite his recent struggle with the bat, the former captain has held on to his place in the squad, keeping hopes alive for fans eager to see him return to form.
Here’s India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav.
With India’s announcement, seven of the eight participating teams have locked in their squads for the tournament. The only team left is the host nation, Pakistan, which still hasn’t revealed its lineup. As per ICC rules, all squads must be finalized by February 13, so fans won’t have to wait much longer to see who Pakistan will field on their home turf.
The excitement is building, and cricket lovers worldwide are counting down to the first ball of this thrilling tournament!
