ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement LIVE Updates: India and Pakistan are the only two teams left to announce their squads for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Reportedly, the BCCI is waiting for the end of 50 over domestic tournament, Vijay Hazare Trophy before finalizing the 15 man squad. Moreover, injury concerns for a few key players is also likley to play a part of the board’s decision of delaying the announcement.
Why is there a delay in India’s squad announcement?
According to a report in Dainik Jagran, uncertainty over the fitness of India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav are the prime reasons for the delay in naming the 15-man squad.
Bumrah had picked up an injury during the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy while Kuldeep has been out of action since the 1st home Test against New Zealand and is currently recovering at NCA, Bengaluru. The wrist spinner is likely to be fit by the end of this month.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI to announce squad on January 18
The big news coming in is that the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy will be announced on January 18. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar will attend the press conference in Mumbai.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Pandya trains with Rohit
Meanwhile, Baroda all-rounder Hardik Pandya was spotted training with Rohit Sharma at the Mumbai nets. Both are set to named in the squad for Champions Trophy and ODI series against England.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Kohli suffers neck sprain
In a report by TOI, it is said that Virat Kohli suffered a neck sprain and even took injections for it. The former India captain has been named in Delhi’s squad for their next two Ranji Trophy games, but with a subject to availability written beside his name.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Will Rohit Sharma travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy captain’s meet?
Champions Trophy News LIVE: A meeting of all 8 captains of teams participating in the Champions Trophy is set to take place in Pakistan ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, with team India not touring the country due to political reasons, questions linger on if Rohit will be part of the opening ceremony.
BCCI’s newly appointed secretary Devajit Saikia clarified the board’s position in an interview with Telegraph, saying, “We haven’t got any such proposal. This hasn’t been part of our discussions with the ICC,”
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Harbhajan Singh on Sarfaraz Khan leaking dressing room conversations
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Speaking on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan said, “Whatever has happened in the last few days, be it in Australia or after that…there are wins and losses on the field. But everyday new stories should not come out of the dressing room. Today there was a report that coach saab (Gautam Gambhir) has said Sarfaraz Khan has leaked dressing room talks to media. If the coach has said this, he should not have done so. If Sarfaraz Khan had done this in Australia, you are the coach, you could have talked to to him then. He is a player, make him understand. He is a youngster, he will play for India in the future,” Harbhajan said.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Shreyas Iyer ahead of Champions Trophy
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Iyer said, “I’m flexible and ready to bat anywhere in the batting order… KL (Rahul) and I, we played that important role in the middle during the World Cup. We had a great season together.”
“It was just the last bit (the final against Australia) that we couldn’t execute the way we wanted to. It will be a proud moment for me if I were to be picked in the Champions Trophy (squad) to represent the country,” he said ahead of Mumbai’s next Ranji Trophy assignment.” Iyer added
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Harbhajan Singh on India’s squad
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Speaking on a YouTube channel , Harbhajan said Sanju Samson would be his first choice as wicket keeper for the upcoming Champions Trophy ahead of Rishabh pant.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Virender Sehwag wants Yashasvi Jaiswal to play for India in ODIs
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Speaking on YouTube channel ‘Switch’, Sehwag said, “My advice to the selectors would be to give Jaiswal a chance in 50-overs. The way he bats in Tests and T20Is, ODIs is a suitable format for him. Jaiswal should definitely be part of India’s ODI set-up,”
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Team India gets new batting coach
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI has appointed Sitanshu Kotak as the new India batting coach ahead of the Champions Trophy. The new coach is set to take charge from the England limited over series this month.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Yuvraj Singh defends Rohit Sharma
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Speaking to the press at an event, Yuvraj said, “I always look at the team graph over a five-year period or three years. Gautam has just come into the system, he needs more time. Rohit Sharma has won the T20 World Cup as captain, he was captain when India played the ODI World Cup final. He led MI (Mumbai Indians) to five IPL titles,”
Champions Trophy News LIVE: When will BCCI announce Champions Trophy squad?
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI is likely to announce the squad for upcoming Champions Trophy on January 18 or 19. The Indian cricketing board is likely trying to better gauge the extent of injuries sustained by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav before making the final call.
