New Delhi, India – January 18, 2025: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 20. The team will be led by Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill serving as vice-captain.

Key Highlights of India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad

• Jasprit Bumrah & Mohammed Shami Included: Both premier fast bowlers have been named in the squad. However, Bumrah is still recovering from a back injury, and the BCCI’s medical team will confirm his fitness in early February.
• Rishabh Pant Over Sanju Samson: Despite speculation, Rishabh Pant has been picked over Sanju Samson as India’s primary wicketkeeper.
• Kuldeep Yadav Returns: The star spinner makes a comeback after recovering from a groin injury sustained in late 2024.
• Hardik Pandya Retains His Spot: The all-rounder, who was a subject of debate, has retained his position in the squad.

India’s Full Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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

India’s Schedule for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

📌 February 20 – India vs Bangladesh
📌 February 24 – India vs England
📌 February 28 – India vs Pakistan

Before the Champions Trophy, India will play a three-match ODI series against England on February 6, 9, and 12, providing crucial preparation ahead of the global event.

BCCI’s Statement on Bumrah’s Fitness

Speaking about Jasprit Bumrah’s injury status, chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated:

“Bumrah has been advised a five-week offloading period after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. We will get a final update from the medical team in early February. As a precaution, Harshit Rana has been named as a standby for the England series.”

India Eyes Third Champions Trophy Title

India, a two-time Champions Trophy winner (2002, 2013), is aiming for a historic third title. With a strong squad featuring a blend of experience and young talent, expectations are high for Rohit Sharma’s men as they head to the tournament.

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan is facing legal trouble as a Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against him and three others over dishonored cheques amounting to Tk 4.15 crore.

The case was filed by IFIC Bank, which alleged that two cheques issued by Al Hasan Agro Farm Ltd., a company owned by Shakib, were returned due to insufficient funds. The other accused in the case include Managing Director Gazi Shahagir Hossain and directors Imdadul Haque and Malaika Begum.

The court had previously summoned Shakib and the accused to appear on January 18, 2025, but their failure to comply led to the issuance of arrest warrants.

This legal development has sent shockwaves through the Bangladesh cricket community, as Shakib is one of the country’s most celebrated players and a key figure in their international squad. His participation in upcoming cricket events, including the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, could now be in question.

Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for further updates on this developing story.

New Delhi, India – January 2025: The Indian cricket team’s selection process for the Champions Trophy 2025 has reportedly sparked a major debate between head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma. According to sources, differences arose over two key decisions, leading to an extended meeting with chief selector Ajit Agarkar before finalizing the squad.

Vice-Captaincy Dispute

One of the biggest points of contention was the vice-captaincy role. Gambhir was keen on appointing Hardik Pandya, but Rohit and Agarkar backed Shubman Gill for the leadership position. Ultimately, the selectors went with Gill as the official deputy for the marquee tournament.

Wicket-Keeper Debate

Another crucial discussion centered around the wicket-keeping position. Gambhir reportedly favored Sanju Samson for the squad, believing his aggressive batting and adaptability would be an asset. However, Rishabh Pant received the final nod due to Rohit and Agarkar’s backing, securing his place as India’s primary wicketkeeper-batsman for the Champions Trophy.

Jasprit Bumrah’s Fitness Concern

In a separate development, fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah remains uncertain for India’s upcoming ODI series against England, set to begin on February 6, 2025. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Bumrah was advised a five-week recovery period following a back spasm sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

While Bumrah has been named in the Champions Trophy squad, the BCCI medical team will assess his condition in early February before making a final call. In the meantime, Harshit Rana has been brought in as a standby replacement for the England ODIs.

Champions Trophy Squad Finalization

The final squad submission deadline for the Champions Trophy is February 11, 2025, just days after India’s three-match ODI series against England on February 6, 9, and 12. The tournament itself is set to kick off on February 19, 2025.

What’s Next?

As India gears up for their first 50-over assignments since their tour of Sri Lanka in August 2024, all eyes will be on their performance against England and any last-minute squad adjustments for the Champions Trophy.

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