The tensions between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are increasing day by day as the duo were involved in a massive argument. As per the reports in Dainik Jagran, it is learned that both weren't on the same page related to the selection for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
The India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was announced on Saturday (18th January). The press conference of the skipper Rohit Sharma and selector Ajit Agarkar was scheduled to take place at 12:30 PM IST, but it took place two and a half hours later than the scheduled time as the media was asked to wait. 
However, it was revealed, as per the reports in Dainik Jagran, that the reason behind the delay was there was an argument between Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar over some of the players. The major talking point was the vice-captain of the team. 
Both Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar wanted Shubman Gill as the vice-captain while Gautam Gambhir wanted to give vice-captaincy to Hardik Pandya. However, the coach and captain were adamant about making Gill deputy, and hence, the decision was taken in favour of Gill. 
The other argument they had was between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. Gautam Gambhir was in favour of the latter while Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar wanted Rishabh Pant. They didn't listen to the coach, and hence, both Gill and Pant were picked in their roles on demand of skipper and selector. 
Apart from these selections, what was the surprise was India named just three pacers in the team. Mohammed Siraj was dropped while they went in with four seamers: Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, who will be the wrist spinner. 
<h2>India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025: </h2>
Here's India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.
India's Group Stage Fixtures:
20 February - India vs Bangladesh, Dubai
23 February - India vs Pakistan, Dubai
2 March - India vs New Zealand, Dubai
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The tensions between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are increasing day by day as the duo were involved in a massive argument

Huge fight between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir over selection; reason for delayed squad announcement revealed

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner, and cricket enthusiasts worldwide are buzzing with excitement. The BCCI announced the Indian squad on January 18. Led by the experienced Rohit Sharma, the team’s journey begins in Dubai, where all their group-stage matches will be played.
For Indian fans, the stakes are high as the Men in Blue prepare to make a mark on the global stage. India’s campaign starts with a clash against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a Sunday showdown bound to attract millions of viewers.
With the tournament adopting a hybrid model, the Indian squad, selected with a mix of youth and experience, is raring to go. Adding to the intrigue, several players are returning from injuries, raising questions about their fitness and form.
Jasprit Bumrah, one of the world’s most feared pacers, is under the spotlight, recovering from a stress-related injury. Kuldeep Yadav, the team’s wrist-spinning maestro, also makes a comeback post-surgery, and their readiness could be a game-changer.
<h2>A Closer Look at India’s Squad</h2>
The 15-man squad combines seasoned stars and emerging talent. Vice-captain Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma would lead the charge at the top, and Yashasvi Jaiswal might wait in the wings as the reserve opener.
The middle-order sees familiar faces like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, while all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel add depth and balance. Notably, Rishabh Pant returns as a wicketkeeping option, with Washington Sundar offering versatility with both bat and ball.
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India’s bowling attack is spearheaded by Mohammed Shami, fresh from his impressive World Cup campaign, and Arshdeep Singh, who has been rewarded for his consistent domestic performances. However, the team’s reliance on Bumrah’s fitness and Kuldeep’s return to form remains a pivotal aspect of their strategy. Harshit Rana is in the setup as Bumrah’s backup, ready to step in if needed during the pre-tournament ODIs against England.
India Squad for ICC Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja
<h2>India Fixtures and Tournament Format </h2>
India is placed in Group A, alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. The group stages promise intense competition, with the top two teams advancing to the semi-finals. The format ensures every match is crucial, especially given the high-stakes encounter against Pakistan, a fixture that never fails to electrify the cricketing world.
With the tournament’s knockout games scheduled in neutral venues, India’s progress could see them playing semi-finals and finals in the UAE, depending on their performance.
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The tournament’s hybrid hosting model adds a layer of complexity. While India plays exclusively in Dubai due to political tensions, other Group A matches are spread across Pakistan. This unique arrangement, finalized between the ICC and cricket boards, ensures that all matches remain accessible to global audiences while respecting geopolitical sensitivities.
India’s campaign starts with a clash against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by the highly anticipated encounter against Pakistan on February 23, a Sunday showdown bound to attract millions of viewers. Their final league match will see them face New Zealand on March 2, concluding the group stage with high drama.
With defending champions Pakistan kicking off the tournament on February 19 against New Zealand, the Champions Trophy promises high-octane cricket. Group B, featuring heavyweights like Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan, also offers nail-biting contests. The semi-finals and final, scheduled for early March, are expected to be fiercely competitive, with India aiming to lift the trophy after a hiatus of over a decade.
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<td style="height: 40px;">20 February</td>
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<h2>India’s Preparations: ODIs Against England</h2>
Ahead of the Champions Trophy, India will face England in three ODIs on February 6, 9, and 12. These matches are critical for testing the squad’s readiness, particularly for players returning from injuries. Bumrah, Kuldeep, and others will use this series to regain match fitness and rhythm. Moreover, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ODI debut will be closely watched as he looks to establish himself as a dependable opener for the future.
The Men in Blue have the talent, experience, and hunger to reclaim the Champions Trophy. Their journey begins in February, and cricket fans worldwide will eagerly follow every moment as India takes on the world in their quest for glory.
Will they emerge victorious? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the excitement is unparalleled!

INDIA SQUAD AND SCHEDULE FOR ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY

India’s 15-man squad, led by Rohit Sharma, begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in Dubai, facing Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. Key players include Bumrah, Kuldeep, and Kohli.

India’s Champions Trophy squad mixes experience and youth, aiming for glory in Dubai under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. High expectations await!

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India Schedule, Full Squad, dates and fixture and more!

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The Indian Cricket Team's squad for the forthcoming mega event of this year i.e Champions Trophy 2025 recently got announced in a press conference held under the presence of skipper Rohit Sharma and Selection Committee Chief Ajit Agarkar. 
Rohit Sharma will be seen handling the leadership duties of the team once again while Shubman Gill has been elected as his deputy for the forthcoming tournament. 
The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to begin from the 19th of February in Pakistan but Team India will be playing all of their matches in the city of Dubai as per the Hybrid-Model system. The 2013 Champions Trophy winners will kick off their campaign in the competition with the Group-A contest versus Asian Rivals Bangladesh on the 20th of February. 
While everything about the 15-player squad of Team India looks perfect, there's one point which is very shocking. Elite Seamer Mohammed Siraj's name is not there in the squad and he has been dropped from the team ahead of the Champions Trophy. 
Siraj has played an important role in helping the Men in Blue win many important games in the 50 over format, including his phenomenal spell in the Asia Cup final where he single handedly destroyed the entire batting unit of Sri Lanka. 
But, he has still been dropped from the ODI Team and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh has replaced him in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 event. 
<h2>What's the reason behind the omission of Mohammed Siraj from the Champions Trophy squad? </h2>
Captain Rohit Sharma explained the omission of Mohammed Siraj from the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. In the squad announcement press conference, he said that it was unfortunate that Siraj had to be omitted.
"It's very unfortunate that he (Siraj) had to be dropped from the team. It is a fact that Siraj cannot excel with the old ball. He is not being used with the new ball now. Therefore, Siraj was dropped because there was no other option. Bowlers who can bowl in the new ball, middle overs and death overs were considered for the team", Rohit clarified.
Mohammed Siraj, who took 24 wickets in ODIs at an average of 23.4 in 2022, was in brilliant form in 2023, taking 44 wickets at an average of 20.6. The 29-year-old also reached the top of the ODI bowling rankings with his performance of six wickets for just 21 runs against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final. However, last year, when India played only six ODIs, Siraj took only three wickets.
The right arm pacer is currently ranked eighth in the ODI Bowling Rankings. The 30-year-old is also the last Indian bowler to reach the prestigious the top rank in the One-Day International rankings. But, his form has been hampered by a lackluster display last year and a disappointing BGT series in Australia. 
Mohammed Shami's highly anticipated return from injury and Jasprit Bumrah being the main seamer has also put Siraj's spot in the team in danger. Arshdeep Singh has been in phenomenal form with the ball in T20 Internationals since 2024 and him being a left arm seamer gives him more advantage over the former RCB seamer, which is the reason why Siraj has been dropped from the team ahead of Champions Trophy.
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Mohammed Siraj of India had a great view of the Eden Gardens Stadium in all it's glory | Image: Getty Images

In what proves to be a shocking decision, Mohammed Siraj has been dropped from Team India's ODI squad for Champions Trophy 2025 and Arshdeep Singh has replaced him in the team

MOHAMMED SIRAJ DROPPED FROM TEAM INDIA SQUAD FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025

Why did Mohammed Siraj get dropped from India's Champions Trophy squad? EXPLAINED

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The marquee event of this year Champions Trophy 2025 is slated to be held in the months of February and March as the tournament will kick off from the 19th of February. Pakistan are the main hosts of the forthcoming tournament but it will be played in Hybrid-Model system as the Indian Team will be playing their matches in Dubai. 
The Rohit Sharma-led team will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on the 20th of February in the city of Dubai. They are a part of Group - A alongside New Zealand, Fierce-Rivals Pakistan and Bangladesh. 
The highly awaited Pakistan versus India contest will be played in Dubai too on the 23rd of February. Post the conclusion of this contest, Rohit Sharma &amp; CO will lock horns versus New Zealand on the 2nd of March and that will be their final Champions Trophy Group Stage match. 
Another big update related to the Indian Team is that their squad for the upcoming tournament has been announced too. The squad is similar to that of the 2023 ODI World Cup but a massive change has been made in Vice Captaincy. 
<h3>Shubman Gill named as the Vice-Captain of Team India for Champions Trophy 2025</h3>
Young Shubman Gill has been handed a huge responsibility by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee as he has been named as the Vice-Captain of Team India for the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event. He will also be the main opening batter for the Men in Blue in the mega event of this year alongside skipper Rohit Sharma. 
The 25-year-old has succeeded Hardik Pandya in the role of the Vice-Captain. The squad of the Indian Team for the Champions Trophy was announced in a press conference on Saturday in the presence of Captain Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector. 
Ahead of the tournament, there were many reports that one of Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul will be elected as the Vice-Captain of the Indian Team but the selection committee decided to go ahead with the Prince of Indian Cricket instead. 
The 25-year-old was also the Vice-Captain during the India versus Sri Lanka One-Day International series last year and also he has leadership experience, having led the Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
<h2>Gill has slammed 6 centuries in ODI cricket for India</h2>
Shubman Gill, the Prince of Indian Cricket made his ODI debut for Team India in the year 2019. After this, he played many strong innings and cemented his place in the squad as an opener. He has scored 2328 runs in 47 ODIs so far, in which 6 centuries and 13 half-centuries have come from his bat. The 25-year-old has played cricket in all three formats for the Men in Blue. He has scored 1893 runs in 32 Tests and a total of 578 runs in 21 T20 Internationals. He also has centuries to his name in all three formats. 
<h2>The leadership of the team is in the hands of Rohit </h2>
Rohit Sharma has been made the captain of Team India for the Champions Trophy. Fast bowling duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami have also been included in India's 15-member team. Bumrah was injured on the Australia tour and could not bowl in the second innings of the last Test, after which speculations started that he might be out of the group stage of the Champions Trophy, but now after the announcement of the team, it has become clear that he will be a part of the team in the tournament. However, Bumrah's fitness is still in question. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that they are waiting for Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and his condition will be known from the BCCI medical team in early February.
<h2>Champions Trophy 2025 squad of the Indian Team</h2>
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh.
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Shubman Gill of India celebrates his century versus Australia in Indore | Image: BCCI

Young Shubman Gill has been handed a huge responsibility by the Indian Cricket Team's selection committee as he has been named as the Vice-Captain of the Men in Blue for the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025

SHUBMAN GILL - VICE CAPTAIN OF TEAM INDIA AT THE 2025 CHAMPIONS TROPHY.

Shubman Gill named as the Vice-Captain of Team India for Champions Trophy, Indian Squad finalized

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The much-awaited announcement has been made, and the Indian selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has revealed the Indian squad that will feature in the coming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The meeting was held in Mumbai, which included Indian captain Rohit Sharma as well.
There were some important decisions made, but the biggest one was who will be in the squad. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, and Shubman Gill will be the vice-captain of the side. Notably, Gill was removed from this role earlier, but he is back again.
The squad is similar as expected. Selectors have chosen all the senior faces, and India will head into the mega event with proven faces. There was news of the unavailability of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah due to injury, but both are included in the Indian squad.
<h2>Rohit Sharma to lead the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.</h2>
The 15-member announced squad is pretty similar to the one that played in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Rohit, Gill, and Virat Kohli will be in the top order. Yashavi Jaiswal has been included as the backup opener. The Southpaw has been scoring runs in the other formats for India.
Apart from him, the batting unit has KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant. Rahul and Pant are two keeping options while Iyer made his comeback to the team after some good performances in the domestic circuit. Unfortunately, Sanju Samson couldn't make it to the cut.
Hardik Pandya will be the seam-bowling all-rounder along with Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as two spin all-rounders. Kuldeep Yadav is also part of the squad, who is at the NCA for his rehab and has shown good signs of recovery. The pace bowling unit wil be led by Bumrah and Shami, while Arshdeep Singh has been included in the team.
The big name missing is Mohammed Siraj, who was in India's ODI World Cup squad. But Siraj has lacked consistency in recent times, whcih might be the reason for his exit. Meanwhile, the same team will play ODIs in England. The only change will be Harshit Rana in England ODIs, as Bumrah might not take the field as he is recovering from his injury.
India's Squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill (VC), Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Md. Shami, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh 
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Rohit Sharma to lead India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are back for the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Exclusive: India announce squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025; Shubman Gill back as vice-captain; Bumrah and Shami return

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The announcement for Team India's squad for the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is delayed once again. There were reports that captain Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector will attend the press conference at 12:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) to announce the Indian squad. However, both of them have not reached the press conference yet. 
Although both of them are present at the BCCI headquarters, discussions related to the Indian squar are still in progress. Indian Cricket fans are very curious about which 15 players will get selected for the Champions Trophy squad led by Rohit Sharma and while the discussions have been going on since the last two hours, no concluaive decision has been made yet. Apart from the Champions Trophy squad, the team for the three-match One-Day International series versus England is also going to be announced. 
<h2>Team India's expected squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy </h2>
Since Team India haven't taken part in a lot of ODI matches in recent times, it's expected that the squad which was chosen for the 2023 ODI World Cup where the team ended up finishing as the runners-up, will be chosen for the Champions Trophy too. 
Shubman Gill, who has a good record with the bat in One-Day International matches, will continue to open the inning alongside captain Rohit. It's almost certain that Yashasvi Jaiswal will act as the back up opening batter. The legendary Virat Kohli will continue to bat at his preferred number three position and he will be followed by the duo of Shreyas Iyer &amp; KL Rahul in the batting order. 
Both of them played an important role in helping the Men in Blue reach the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, so they will retain their places in the squad. Hardik Pandya will continue being the main fast-bowling all rounder and the bowling department will be the same too, with Jasprit Bumrah set to lead the fast bowling unit alongside Mohammad Siraj and Shami while Kuldeep Yadav &amp; Ravindra Jadeja will handle the spin bowling department.
The main headache of the selectors is going to be the selection of the wicketkeepers. Some news reports claim that the selection committee have given KL Rahul the assurance that he will retain his place in the team. The main Head-to-Head though is going to be between Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant for the 2nd wicketkeeper's spot. 
Pant was a part of the T20 World Cup winning team and he played an important role in the team's victory too, but he hasn't done much in the 50-over format and hasn't played in many ODI's too since making his historic comeback from his life threatning road accident. 
Sanju on the other hand, slammed a brilliant century in his last One-Day International appearance for the Men in Blue. However, it is not known whether the fact that he has not played in the ODI format and the Vijay Hazare Tournament recently will be a setback for the Malayali player. 
Cricket fans in the country are eagerly waiting to see if India's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be in the team. Bumrah, who was injured during the Border Gavaskar Tournament, is resting. If Bumrah is likely to play at least in the final stages of the tournament, the player will be included in the 15-member squad. Mohammed Shami, who is returning after the T20 series against England, is also likely to be in the ODI team. Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh are also at the top of the list of pacers. 
It remains to be seen whether Ravindra Jadeja will be given a chance among the spinners. Jadeja last played in the World Cup held in India in the ODI format. If he proves his form and fitness, Kuldeep Yadav will become the first spinner. Axar Patel, who is the vice-captain in T20Is, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi and others are also in the list of spinners.
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Indian Cricket Team Captain Rohit Sharma along with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar addressing to media during the press conference for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup at BCCI office on May 2, 2024 in Mumbai, India | Image: Getty Images

The Indian squad for the Champions Trophy has not been unveiled yet as the duo of Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma have not arrived for the press conference yet

Team India Champions Trophy squad delayed again

Discussions continue, waiting continues! Announcement of Team India's Champions Trophy Squad delayed again

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Shikhar Dhawan scored most runs for India in the Champions Trophy.

Shikhar Dhawan is the leading run scorer for Team India in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Most Runs in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy (Top 10)

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The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy is getting closer and closer and the marquee event of this year is set to commence on the 19th of February as tournament hosts Pakistan will be taking on 2019 ODI World Cup runner's up New Zealand in the opening clash. While majority of the participating teams have unveiled their squads for the competition, the squad of Team India has not been revealed yet by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 
Many fans are waiting eagerly for the squad announcement and much to the joy of the fans, a big announcement has come forward and the BCCI now is fully prepared to unveil the squad of the Men in Blue. The squad is set to be announced tomorrow i.e on Saturday, 18th of January. 
Before the commencement of the Champions Trophy, the Indian team will be participating in a bilateral white ball series event versus England, where both the Fierce-Rivals will be locking horns versus each other in five T20 International contests and three One-Day Matches. 
The three ODI's will be really important as they will act as a preparatory ground for the Men in Blue ahead of the Champions Trophy. The five-match T20 International series versus the Three Lions kicks off from the 22nd of January and the squad for that series has already been announced, but the ODI series squad is yet to be announced. It's anticipated that the BCCI will simultaneously announce the Indian Team squad for the ODI Series and the Champions Trophy 2025.
A press conference will take place after the conclusion of the meeting of the selectors and this conference will take place at 12:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) in the afternoon. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector will be taking part in this conference.
<h2>Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in the months of February &amp; March</h2>
It's worth noting that the 2025 Champions Trophy will commence from the 19th of February, while the all-important Final will be played on the 9th of March. Pakistan are the hosts of the tournament but the Indian Cricket Team will be playing all of their matches in the city of Dubai, UAE. 
The eight participating teams of Champions Trophy 2025 have been divided into two groups of four teams each, which includes Group - A and Group - B. The Indian Team are a part of Group-A alongside Fierce-Rivals Pakistan, New Zealand &amp; Bangladesh. The Rohit Sharma-led team will play their first match versus the Bangladeshi Tigers on the 20th of February. 
<h2>India lifted the Champions Trophy title in 2013 </h2>
It is worth noting that Team India won the Champions Trophy title in 2013 under the leadership of the legendary MS Dhoni. After this, in the Champions Trophy played in 2017, Team India had to face defeat against versus Fierce-Rivals Pakistan in the final. Now it will be interesting to see how the Men in Blue perform in the tournament this time around.
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Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma (L) and selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar address the T20 World Cup 2024 press conference at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on May 2, 2024 | Image: Getty Images

Team India's squad for the forthcoming  Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be announced tomorrow and captain Rohit Sharma will be addressing the media in a press conference tomorrow at 12:30 PM in the afternoon alongside the selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar

Champions Trophy: Team India's squad set to be announced tomorrow, everything you need to know

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Pakistani legend and former skipper Shahid Afridi has provided a huge update regarding the participation chances of Saim Ayub in the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event. 
He has confirmed that the young opener is set to miss this year's marquee event as he continues to recover from a fractured ankle injury he suffered versus South Africa. 
The Pakistani legend shared this update regarding Ayub during a recent interview, shedding light on his struggles with fitness and the lengthy rehabilitation process. 
"I had a chat with him (Ayub) last night and he told me that he would require a minimum of three weeks and only after the end of those three weeks, his rehabilitation process will commence," Afridi said. 
"I gave him the advice of not rushing his recovery procedure. Even a small injury, if not given the appropriate time to heal up properly, can turn into a big and a lengthy one. You're a young player and have a lot Cricket to play in the future, so take your own sweet time recovering from this severe injury," Afridi added. 
The 22-year-old explosive opening batter, who made his maiden International appearance versus Afghanistan in March of 2023, has already managed to establish himself as a key player for the National Team of Pakistan.
In just nine One-Day International contests, Ayub has already managed to slam three amazing centuries and a fifty, with standout performances such as his Man-of-the-series winning-effort versus the Proteas in 2024, where he slammed two hundreds in a 3-0 whitewash victory for Pakistan. 
But, his progress got hampered by a fracture in his right ankle which he sustained on the first day of the Cape Town Test-Match versus the South Africans. This ankle injury has sidelined him for upto six weeks, ruling him out of the Shaheens' Home Test-Series versus the Windows and Tri One-Day International series versus South Africa &amp; New Zealand. 
In order to expedite his recovery procedure, the PCB sent the 22-year-old to London in order to receive specialized-treatment under Azhar Mahmood's supervision who is the assistant coach of the Green Shirts. 
Currently, the Pakistan Cricket Board is monitoring Saim's recovery very closely and they are planning to finalize the squad of the Green Shirts for the forthcoming Champions Trophy event by the 11th of February, ahead of the competition's opening fixture on the 19th of February in Pakistan.
The sources of the Pakistani media have also suggested that the PCB has reportedly opted not to announce the national team's provisional, rather opting to submit the finalised team list directly to ICC.
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Saim Ayub of Pakistan who suffered a fractured ankle versus South Africa in Cape Town has a long recovery road ahead of him and Pakistani legend Shahid Afridi has provided a massive update regarding his chances of competing in the Champions Trophy 2025

Shahid Afridi provides an update on the injured Saim Ayub

Pakistan's Saim Ayub set to miss Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistani legend provides an update

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC main event of the year 2025 is just heading to the doorstep and we are standing past the deadline for the squad announcement declared by the ICC for the grand event ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
The ICC has set January 12 as the deadline for submitting provisional squads for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Of the eight participating nations, six—excluding the two finalists of the last ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan and India—have already submitted their squads.
There is a strong likelihood that India and Pakistan will announce their squads simultaneously before January 19, as both teams are currently addressing fitness concerns involving their key players.
The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa.
Let's take a look at the Complete List of All Squads Announced Till Now For ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
<h2>All Squads Announced Till Now For ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
India and Pakistan are yet to announce their squads for the Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams are dealing with fitness concerns involving key players and are expected to reveal their lineups simultaneously before January 19.
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New Zealand has announced a balanced squad led by Mitchell Santner. The team features experienced players like Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, and Lockie Ferguson, along with promising talents such as Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips.
Bangladesh, captained by Nazmul Hossain Shanto, has opted for a mix of experience and youth. Veteran players like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah are joined by rising stars Tanzid Hasan and Tawhid Hridoy, offering depth and dynamism.
England has named a formidable squad under the captaincy of Jos Buttler. The team boasts a strong mix of experience and firepower with players like Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, and Adil Rashid, providing depth in both batting and bowling.
Afghanistan’s squad, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, features star players like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The team also includes emerging talents, aiming to make a strong impact in the tournament.
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Australia, captained by Pat Cummins, has assembled an experienced and versatile squad. Key players include Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Adam Zampa, creating a balanced side with powerful batting and a potent bowling attack.
South Africa, under Temba Bavuma’s leadership, has announced a well-rounded team. Key players include David Miller, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Tabraiz Shamsi, ensuring strength in batting, pace, and spin for a competitive edge.
<h2>SQUADS FOR ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY</h2>
<h3>GROUP A</h3>
India squad: To Be Announced.
Pakistan squad: To Be Announced.
New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Bangladesh squad: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mustafizur Rahman, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
<h3>GROUP B</h3>
Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje**, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen.
England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
**- Might get replaced due to injury
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-cricket-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-teams-fixtures-full-squads-time-table/">ICC Champions Trophy 2025 full schedule</a>

The ICC set January 12 as the squad submission deadline for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Six nations announced squads, while India and Pakistan delayed due to fitness concerns. Groups A and B unveiled competitive lineups.

Six teams finalized squads; India and Pakistan delayed. Groups include experienced stars and young talents, ensuring a competitive tournament.

Complete List of All Squads Announced Till Now For ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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In what promises to be an intense battle between two of the strongest teams in Women's Cricket, Ashes-Rivals and the Women's teams of England and Australia are set to battle it out versus each other in the three-match Women's Ashes 2025 T20 International series. The first contest of the T20 International leg will be played on the 20th of January at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground and the match will begin at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Hosts Australia women are the favourites, thanks to their dominant record and form in the current Women's Ashes series, while the Women's team of England will be looking to bounce back on a strong note after a disappointing performance in the One-Day International series. 
The Alyssa Healy-led team enter this T20 International series as the clear favourites to win as they have been a dominant force in International Cricket, but their shocking defeat versus the Proteas in last year's T20 World Cup semi-final serves as an eye opener for them and proves that they are not invincible. 
The home side has already won the One-Day International leg of the Women's Ashes and they will looking to carry forward their winning momentum into the shortest format of the game too. Their batting has improved significantly, with the likes of Ellyse Perry, Skipper Alyssa Healy anf Ashleigh Gardner finding form at the right time. Their bowling unit remains strong as before, led by the duo of Darcie Brown &amp; Megan Schutt, who will create a lot of difficulties for their Ashes counterparts.
The Women's team of England on the other hand, will have a tough task up their sleeve of overcoming the home advantage of the Aussies. They are already trailing by six points in the Women's Ashes and they will have to win the forthcoming T20 International series at any cost if they want to have any chance of staying alive in the bilateral event. 
The Heather Knight-led team has struggled with inconsistencies in both the departments of the sport but the trio of Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have shown glimpses of good form. England's bowling unit, led by the experienced will have to be at their very best if they want to control the run flow versus the aggressive batting unit of the Aussies. 
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia: Head-to-Head Record in T20 Internationals</h2>
The Women's teams of Australia &amp; England have participated in a total of 40 T20 International matches versus each other and out of these 40 encounters, the phenomenal Aussies have reigned supreme in 23 contests while the British Girls have managed to secure victories in just 10 games. 7 matches between the two teams have ended in a no-result situation. 
<h3>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Pitch Report of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)</h3>
The pitch of the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is anticipated to be a balanced one, offering a good amount of pace and bounce for the batsman. The batters will have to be careful in the fist six overs with the new ball as the pace bowlers will get a lot of movement off the surface while the spin bowlers will cause trouble in the middle phase of the innings. 
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Weather-Report of Sydney</h2>
The weather of Sydney on the match day is anticipated to be a perfect one for Cricket as the sky is going to be clear with zero chances of rain intervening with the match. Winds are anticipated to blow at a speed ofof 16 kilometres per hour from the East while the humidity percentage is expected to be around 58%. The temperature is exepected to hit the 22 degrees Celsius mark.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Best Dream 11 Winning Combinations</h2>
<h3>Team number 1</h3>
Wicket-Keepers: Beth Mooney
Batters: Heather Knight, Ellyse Perry, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge
All-Rounders: Annabel Sutherland, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Alana King, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt and Lauren Bell
<h3>Team Number 2</h3>
Wicket-Keepers: Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney
Batters: Ellyse Perry
All-Rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, and Georgia Wareham
Bowlers: Alana King, Sophie Ecclestone and Megan Schutt
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Alana King of Australia celebrates the wicket of England's Danii Wyatt-Hodge | Image: Getty Images

The women's teams of England and Australia are set to battle it out versus each other in the three-match Women's Ashes 2025 T20 International series. The first contest of the T20 International leg will be played on the 20th of January at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground and the match will begin at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).  We will be taking a look at the best winning Dream 11 combinations

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I Best Dream 11 winning teams

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Dream 11 Prediction, H2H Record and Team Tips

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Ashes-Rivals and the women's teams of England and Australia are all set to taken on each other in a three-match T20 International series and the first match will be played on the 20th of January (Monday) at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. The match will commence at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Earlier in the three-match One-Day International series, the Mighty Aussies successfully defeated the Three Lions by a margin of 86 runs in the final ODI and sealed a series whitewash victory of 3-0. All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner performed in a brilliant manner as her century allowed her team to post a strong total on the board. 
Ellyse Perry (445 runs with an average of 64) and skipper Alyssa Healy (287 runs at an average of 26) are the top performers with the bat in T20 International matches played at the SCG. 
England's Danni Wyatt has scored a total of 675 runs at an average of 23 versus the Aussies, while Sophie Ecclestone has taken 16 wickets in the last 10 matches. Beth Mooney has scored at an average of 49 against England, including 1 century and 5 half-centuries. Talking about recent form, Sarah Glenn has taken 46 wickets in 30 T20 matches since 2024. Alice Capsey has performed at an average of 45 points with 769 runs, 19 wickets and 13 catches. Ashleigh Gardner has taken 10 wickets and scored 79 runs in her last 5 innings. Alana King's bowling strike rate since 2024 is 12 in the second innings, while it is 26 in the first innings.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia: Head-2-Head Record in T20 Cricket</h2>
The Women's teams of England and Australia have taken part in a total of 40 T20 International matches versus each other and out of these 40 contests, the Mighty Australians have reigned supreme in 23 encounters while the English Girls have managed to secure victories in just 10 games. 7 matches between the two teams have ended in a no-result situation. 
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Everything you need to know</h2>
<h3>When and Where will the 1st T20 International between the women's teams of England and Australia be played? </h3>
The 1st T20 International match of the three-match T20I series between the women's teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) will be played on the 20th of January at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground of Sydney. The match will commence at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and the toss will take place at 1:15 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
<h3>Where can I watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20I match live on television in India? </h3>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20 International contest can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. 
<h3>Which OTT service will livestream the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd ODI match in India? </h3>
Fans can watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20I match on the application and website of Disney + Hotstar.
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Alyssa Healy  (L) of Australia and Heather Knight of England (R) are all smiles at the toss | Image: Getty Images

The blockbuster multi-format Women's Ashes series shifts to the shortest format of the game as England and Australia gear up to take on each other in a three-match T20 International series

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I - Everything you need to know

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: When and Where to watch the 1st T20I in India?

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Defending champions India started their ICC Women's T20 U19 World Cup 2025 campaign with a resounding victory over the West Indies at the picturesque Bayeumas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

After winning the toss and opting to bowl under overcast conditions, India delivered a stellar all-round performance. Joshitha VJ set the tone with a fiery opening spell, trapping West Indies skipper Samara Ramnath LBW in her second over. She followed it up with a second wicket off the next delivery, dismissing Naijanni Cumberbatch for a duck. The spin duo of Aayushi Shukla and Parunika Sisodia then tightened the noose. Shukla claimed two wickets, while Sisodia finished with an impressive three-wicket haul.

Indian fielders added to the Windies' misery, executing three run-outs to clean up the tail. Apart from Asabi Callender and Kenika Cassar, no other batter offered significant resistance as the West Indies were bowled out for 44.

Chasing 45, India lost opener G Trisha on the second ball of the innings. However, Kamalini G and Sanika Chalke stabilized the innings, guiding India home in just 4.2 overs. With dark clouds looming and rain threatening, they raced against the weather and secured victory just as the rain began to fall.
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India now tops Group A with two points and a commanding net run rate of +8.646. As clinical as it could get, India's title defence is up and running. Meanwhile, Samara Ramnath and her team will need to regroup ahead of their next match against Sri Lanka.

Player of the Match: Joshitha VJ, for her outstanding figures of 2 for 5 in 2 overs, said she focuses on generating swing with her pace and admires Bhuvneshwar Kumar. She credited her team for supporting her performance and expressed confidence in India's strong start to the tournament.

Indian Women Won By 9 Wickets | ICC under 19 World Cup

IND W 19 beats WI W 19 by 9 wickets just making them to get all out on 44 runs.

IND W 19 beats WI W 19 by 9 wickets just making them to get all out on 44 runs

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Off-spinner Sajid Khan put Pakistan on the verge of victory against West Indies in the first Test, thanks to his exceptional performance with the ball. Khan's impressive bowling, alongside Noman Ali, left the visitors struggling at 54-5.

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan made history on Sunday by reaching a significant milestone during the third day of the ongoing first Test against the West Indies. The right-arm spinner claimed his 50th Test wicket in the match, etching his name in the record books. He reached this landmark after dismissing West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite. His 50th wicket places him among the fastest bowlers from Pakistan to achieve the milestone, doing so in just his 11th Test match.

On Saturday, it took Sajid just seven balls to get his first wicket, what he later called "an offspinner's dream wicket," flighting the ball outside off stump, lulling Mikyle Louis into the drive, and sneaking through the gate to rattle the stumps. Eleven balls later, Sajid had four wickets to his name, West Indies' top order being cut to ribbons. West Indian batters simply had no answer to Sajid's guile as the bowler knocked over the first 4 batters. Apart from Louis, he also bowled a dream delivery to castle Hodge.

"As an offspinner, I have a bit of a complicated bowling style. I can't introduce too many new things to it," Sajid Khan said about his bowling.

Meanwhile, Jomel Warrican also shone with a career-best 7-32 in Pakistan's second innings.
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Pak vs WI test match played on multan cricket ground where the was just amazing for the spinners where spinners created records but on otherside batsman fail to score.