India’s Champions Trophy 2025 And England Series Squad Announcement Live© AFP
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 And England Series Squad Announcement Live: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the squads for the upcoming white-ball series against England and the Champions Trophy 2025. Teams need to submit their provisional squads by February 12 and they could make changes until February 13. As per a report by the Indian Express, the BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick both the squads today itself. After the debacle in the recently-concluded five-match Test series against Australia, where India lost 1-3, many tough calls are likely to be made in terms of squad selection. Some bold calls are likely to be taken.
India’s Squad Announcement For Champions Trophy and England ODIs Live Updates:
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16:57 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Is Ravi Bishnoi Also In Race?
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy is reportedly in the race to be selected for the Champions Trophy 2025. However, if he is overlooked by the selectors, there is a strong case for Ravi Bishnoi, another quality leg-spinner.
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16:31 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Jadeja Under Scanner
A report claimed that Ravindra Jadeja’s performance is under scrunity and the BCCI selection committee might take a call on his future. It added the selectors want to look beyond the player now. India head coach Gautam Gambhir wants to create a “strong base” for the 2027 ODI World Cup and he is “keen to giving exposure to a few more identified players”, stated a Times of India report while quoting a BCCI source.
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16:11 (IST)
In Case You Missed It –
India pacer Varun Aaron on Friday announced retirement from “representative cricket” after his home state Jharkhand’s campaign ended in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 35-year-old, who made his international debut in 2011, played nine ODIs and as many Tests for India. He had retired from red-ball cricket last year.
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16:07 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: 2 Senior Players Doubtful
KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja’s presence in the side is not a surety for the Champions Trophy 2025 even though they were a part of last year’s World Cup. Since the final, India have played six ODIs and while Shami and Jadeja were rested, Rahul was included for both the away bilateral engagements against South Africa and Sri Lanka.
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15:35 (IST)
A look into India’s upcoming schedule –
India will be back to international action via five T20Is and three ODIs against England, starting on January 22 in Kolkata, before flying to Dubai for its Champions Trophy campaign, with Pakistan hosting other half of the tournament.
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14:30 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Is Shami In Fray?
The trio of Jasprit Burmah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh unarguably remain India’s go-to pacers in the 50-over format, though Mohammed Shami is also in the fray. Fitness has been an issue for Shami, because of which he couldn’t participate in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy too. He has played a few limited-overs domestic matches. But, would that be enough for the selectors?
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12:43 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Chakravarthy In Race
As doubt looms over the selection of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy is reportedly in the race to be selected for the Champions Trophy. He should also be in India’s squad for England ODIs if a spot in the Champions Trophy roster is to be sealed. Remember, Varun hasn’t played for India in ODIs yet.
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11:17 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Live: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma In Fray
The duo of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma are reportedly also in the fray for the opening spot in the team. While Jaiswal is set to be included in the roster, one of Gaikwad and Abhishek could also get in if the selectors decide to go for additional cover, especially considering Rohit Sharma’s form. Some interesting decisions await.
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10:02 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Live: Changes Possible Till Jan 13
An ICC official has confirmed that it is up to the boards to announce their squads in two phases or one. Provisional squads can be submitted by January 12, though changes are welcomed till February 13. Boards can also announce their final squad on Feb 13.
“All teams need to submit their provisional squads by January 12 but (are) allowed to make changes till February 13. It is up to the teams whether they want to announce the squad or not as the International Cricket Council (ICC) will release the submitted squads only on February 13,” said an ICC official.
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09:17 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: KL Rahul To Miss ENG Series
A report in PTI has confirmed that KL Rahul is set to miss the white-ball assignment against England, having opted out of the series himself. However, he is likely to be picked for Champions Trophy, for which, he remains available.
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09:02 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Hardik Set To Return
Though Hardik Pandya hasn’t played a single ODI since the conclusion of the World Cup 2023, he has proved his fitness in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The all-rounder consistently bowled 6-7 overs send selectors a message. He is a certain pick in the squad despite the recent promise Nitish Kumar Reddy has shown
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08:53 (IST)
India squad for Champions Trophy, England Series Live: Rishabh Pant To Be Picked But There’s A Catch
Though Rishabh Pant is all but certain to be picked in India’s Champions Trophy squad, this isn’t a format where his spot in the playing XI is a certainty. Sanju Samson and KL Rahul are also competing for the wicket-keeper’s spot. The competition for this place in the ODI team is arguably the most fierce.
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08:22 (IST)
India squad for Champions Trophy, England Series Live: Who Will Be The Openers?
It has been reported that the trio of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal are likely to be named as openers, though it isn’t yet known which among Gill and Jaiswal will partner skipper Rohit at the top. Considering recent form, Jaiswal could pip Gill to the second opener’s spot. With Virat Kohli a certainty at No. 3, Gill isn’t likely to bat lower in the order either.
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08:16 (IST)
India squad for Champions Trophy, England Series Live: Squad Likely To Be Picked Today
India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy and the white-ball assignment against England is likely to be picked today. The deadline for Champions Trophy squad announcement is January 12. While the places of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are confirmed, despite recent chatter over their form and future, the same can’t be said over a number of other stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, etc.
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