India’s Champions Trophy 2025 And England Series Squad Announcement Live© AFP
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 And England Series Squad Announcement Live: The BCCI selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is inching closer to the deadline as fans await the England white-ball series and Champions Trophy squad announcement. All the teams need to submit their provisional squads for the ICC event by February 12 and they could make changes in it until February 13. The BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, will pick the squads either on Saturday or Sunday. 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, though the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to be picked in the 50-over sides.
India’s Squad Announcement For Champions Trophy and England ODIs Live Updates:
09:48 (IST)
India’s England Series, Champions Trophy Squad Live: T20I Squad Set To Be Announced
India’s T20I squad for the England series will reportedly be the first one to be announced. Understandably so, as the series begins on January 22. Meanwhile, the BCCI has sought an extension for the Champions Trophy announcement, though the deadline is on January 12 for the provisional roster.
08:46 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Shami To Be Back?
Some fresh updates have emerged this morning from Team India’s squads for Champions Trophy, England series. While Mohammed Shami is likely to make a comeback in England ODIs, Arshdeep Singh could also be slotted to the 50-over side. However, Champions Trophy squad announcement could be delayed, as per Cricbuzz.
– Champions Trophy squad announcement might be delayed
– T20I squad will be announced soon
– Shami is likely to return into ODI side
– There is a possibility of Arshdeep Singh in ODI
08:14 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Who’ll Be Rohit’s Deputy?
With Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the Champions Trophy still uncertain, there’s a big suspense over who India’s vice-captain will be. Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant all are in the fray, though reports suggested that Bumrah is the selection committee’s first choice. Virat Kohli could also be a temporary option for the role if Bumrah remains unavailable.
07:44 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Will Squads Be Out Today?
Another day gone as we await squad announcement from the BCCI selection committee. Fans are eagerly anticipating what decisions the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel will take.
Would Sanju Samson manage to seal a spot in the roster?
Would Mohammed Shami be fit enough to feature in the tournament?
Are there doubts over Jasprit Bumrah’s injury?
We try to find out!
23:56 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: No Announcement Today
We are close to 12 o’clock midnight. No announcement came from BCCI tonight. Well in that case, we will have another two days and the squad could come in any of them. Stay connected to get all the updates related to it.
22:43 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: 2 Major Omissions By Ex-India Star
Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra believes that Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson will not find a place in the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Chopra picked his 15-member squad for the ICC tournament and SKY was a massive omission in the team. Chopra said that although the star batter has been brilliant in T20 cricket, he has not been playing ODIs and his lack of runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy will play a big role.
21:58 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Pant, Samson, Rahul In Contention
While most of India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad will be easy picks, some crucial areas continue to divide opinion among former cricketers, experts and fans. One of the contentious positions is the role of the wicket-keeper batter in Team India’s setup, with three top quality candidates for the role. They are Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Sanju Samson. Most likely, one of them will sit out.
21:09 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Kohli Under Scanner
Virat Kohli’s poor form is reportedly set to be one of the major points of discussion when India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir have their performance reviewed by the BCCI selectors and administrators. Kohli averaged under 25 in Test cricket in 2024, managing just one half-century and one century.
20:39 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Gill’s Impressive ODI Run
Shubman Gill has scored 2328 runs across 47 ODIs at an average of 58.20 and strike rate of 101.74. The right-handed batter needs only 172 more to reach the 2500-run mark in ODI cricket. If Gill achieves it in his next two matches, he will become the first-ever batter in the world to score 2500 ODI runs inside 50 matches. Hashim Amla currently holds the record of scoring the fastest 2500 ODI runs, achieving the feat in 53 games.
19:43 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Curious Case Of KL Rahul
As per reports, KL Rahul will miss the England series. He will have rest before making a comeback for Champions Trophy. In that case, what will happen if the player who is included in the squad in his place gets a chance and impresses the selectors during the England series? Will the selectors take the hard call of dropping Rahul then?
19:28 (IST)
Don’t Miss This Post From Ravindra Jadeja –
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took to his Instagram story to share a picture that has left the internet guessing. Jadeja put a photo of his Test jersey on the social media platform and the post is now getting widely circulated.
18:41 (IST)
Pak’s Saim Ayub might miss Champions Trophy
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub’s participation in the Champions Trophy remains doubtful after being told by a specialist in London that his ankle injury may take more than six week to heal, reported PTI. The youngster had fractured his ankle while fielding on the first day of the second Test against South Africa in Capetown earlier this month.
18:29 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Wait continues!
The squad is set to be announced and the wait for it continues. A lot of focus is there as it will have a big say on the future of the veteran players. Who will open the batting with Rohit Sharma? Is Jasprit Bumrah available? All the questions will be answered once the India squads for Champions Trophy and England white-ball series are announced. Stay connected!
18:09 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: What About Kuldeep?
India spinner Kuldeep Yadav is yet to return back to competitive action as his rehab from hernia surgery and gradual return to bowling still happening at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. This just opens the doors for other India spinners like Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, who are in the fray.
17:35 (IST)
India’s Champions Trophy, England Series Squad Announcement Live: Will Nitish Get A Chance?
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who impressed with 114 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, is in frame to play the five-match T20I series against England, as per an IANS report. However, if Hardik Pandya is available, the senior all-rounder will be India’s first-choice for the edge he holds over Nitish in bowling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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