India's Squad Announcement For Champions Trophy and England ODIs, T20Is: The questions remain over star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's fitness as a report made an explosive claim. Reports are pointing out to some big inclusions and exclusions. Yashasvi Jaiswal is a favourite to find a spot while questions remain over KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami ahead of Champions Trophy 2025, according to PTI. But another report has said that Shami will be picked. The Champions Trophy can also be the last ICC event for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The India squad for the ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy 2025 is likely to be announced soon. After the Border Gavaskar Trophy ended in a humiliation, all eyes will on the February 19-March 9 Champions Trophy, to be played in ODI format. The tournament will be preceded by an ODI series against England, starting February 6, and a T20I series.
India's Squad Announcement For Champions Trophy and England ODIs Live Updates:
- 07:53 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Big Bumrah commentAmid concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy, former Pakistan star Basit Ali made a concerning statement. "Bumrah ka dekhenge (kya) announcement hoti hai..., mera khayal hai dus percent chance hai (let's see what the announcement is around Bumrah; I think he has a 10 percent chance)," said Basit.
- 00:11 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Likely bowling line-upAs the deadline nears, the excitement is rising among Indian fans over the possible line-up. As far as the bowlers stand a fit Bumrah and Siraj looks certainty. Mohammed Shami's return is much awaited while Arshdeep Singh will be a brilliant choice. Among the spinners, there is question mark over Ravindra Jadeja's batting skills as allrounders. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar will be in focus
- 19:53 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Shami confirmed?According to a report in RevSportz, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah will be the four-pronged pace attack. If indeed Shami makes a comeback, It will be his first foray in national team colours since the 2023 ODI World Cup
- 19:09 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Where is KishanInterestingly, one man who till last year was among the top choices when it comes to wicketkeeper batters - Ishan Kishan - has fallen down the pecking order. In fact, after first-choice Rishabh Pant, he is not even the second choice. Sanju Samson is likely to be the second-choice wicketkeeper.
- 16:57 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Jadeja out?Star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja's place in the squad is not assured. The veteran Jadeja's white ball batting hasn't been up to the marks in recent times. In fact, a report in PTI stated that "those who are tracking the selection committee" find left-arm spin allrounder Axar Patel to be more effective in the format.
- 13:14 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Shami problemComing to Mohammed Shami, the veteran pacer's communication with the team management and the selection committee on his fitness status didn't seem to have the required clarity. However, he has bowled eight overs each in the last two Vijay Hazare Trophy games and in case Jasprit Bumrah fails to make it due to back spasms, Shami's experience will become crucial for the side. Hardik Pandya is the seam bowling all-rounder and it will be interesting to see if Nitish Reddy will be considered, PTI reported.
- 12:43 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Spin optionsRavindra Jadeja's white ball batting hasn't been as good as it used to be and those who are tracking the selection committee feel that Axar Patel is being seen as way more effective in the ODIs at the moment. Washington Sundar is expected to make it as an off-spinner but Kuldeep Yadav's fitness is something that selectors would be fretting on. Kuldeep is near full fitness but hasn't played a Vijay Hazare Trophy game. In case Kuldeep fails to make it, one among Ravi Bishnoi or Varun Chakravarthy is expected to be picked, according to PTI.
- 11:54 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: 3 senior stars in dangerKL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja's presence in the side is not a surety for the event starting February 19 even though they were a part of last year's World Cup, according to a report by PTI. 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.
- 11:30 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: What Srinivasan says about Bumrah?Former India trainer Ramji Srinivasan, who has dealt with players suffering such injuries, isn't so sure about the nature of the injury. "I agree that if it is only spasms, he should be fit. In fact, he might be feeling alright even before he boarded the flight back home. But I am not so sure about it. The injury is related to stress, which is a direct result of playing too much cricket. If it is anything between a Grade 1 to Grade 3 injury related to stress fracture, it can take up to one to six months of recovery," Ramji told TOI.
- 11:29 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Will Bumrah be available?India pacer Jasprit Bumrah did not bowl in the second session of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. He suffered a back injury and now the questions are being raised on his availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy. According to a report by Times Of India, cricketers who have suffered similar injuries believe that "if it is a back spasm as the team management said", Bumrah should be fit in time for the competition. However, if it turns out to be a Grade 1 stress fracture, Bumrah could be out for some time and miss a lot of action for the Indian cricket team.
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- 23:20 (IST)India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Rohit's hungerMost reports have predicted that Rohit Sharma will lead India in the Champions Trophy. However, he needs to find his form. Former India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels Rohit has to show his hunger for runs in his actions to continue playing the red-ball format.
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India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Last of Rohit, Kohli
How significant is the Champions Trophy for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli? Rohit will be two months short of 38 when the Champions Trophy happens in February-March. Kohli will be 37 this November. Had India qualified for the ICC WTC Final, that might have been the last global event that the two would have played. Apart from the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2025 WTC final, the next big ICC event is 2026 T20 World Cup. 18:15 (IST)
India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Shami's comeback
Will Mohammed Shami make a comeback? He posted a training video where he can be seen bowling in full tilt. So, will he part of the India vs England series and also the Champions Trophy squad? Shami has been out of the side since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Though he recently made a comeback in the domestic tournaments, he was ruled out of the Border Gavaskar Trophy as the BCCI though he needs to be monitored for a longer time.18:06 (IST)
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India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Can Rohit Sharma miss?
There are no reports of Rohit Sharma missing the Champions Trophy or being replaced as captain. However, if indeed if he misses the tournament - the likely replacements will be picked from among KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill 14:53 (IST)
India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Is Sanju Samson In Consideration?
The names of the two wicket-keepers that have emerged so far for England ODIs as well as the Champions Trophy are Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. But, considering how well Sanju Samson has done in T20Is, he should be in the mix. With the wicket-keeping spots settled, could Samson be a back-up top-order batter for the team?12:34 (IST)
India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Bumrah Setback For India
A report in RevSportz has claimed that Jasprit Bumrah has likely to miss the entire white-ball assignment against England and is also a doubt for the Champions Trophy. Bumrah, however, will be added to India's Champions Trophy squad, but his participation will be subject to clearance from the NCA. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav are also being monitored by the selection committee.11:41 (IST)
Champions Trophy, England ODIs Squad Announcement Live: Karthik On Rohit's Future
"I am sure that Rohit Sharma will be part of the ODI series vs England and the Champions Trophy, and whatever form he finds, he will need to find it there. If he finds form, he will feel that he can come back as a Test batter in England," he said on Cricbuzz.10:47 (IST)
India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Jaiswal To Get The Nod?
Yashasvi Jaiswal, after impressing with the bat in Australia, is likely to be picked as the backup opener for England ODI series and Champions Trophy. A report in RevSportz has confirmed that the opener is on the selectors' radar for the forthcoming ODI assignments. 10:02 (IST)
India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Could Shami Make A Comeback?
Mohammed Shami hasn't played for India for over a year. After failing to prove his fitness for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Shami has now been backed to make a return for the Champions Trophy. But, his injury management has left former India head coach Ravi Shastr infuriated.09:34 (IST)
India's Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs Live: Bumrah To Miss Most Of White-Ball Series?
Team India's next assignment is a white-ball series against England, comprising of 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. After getting injured in the final Test against Australia in Sydney, Bumrah is likely to miss most of the limited-overs assignment. The pacer is all but out of the T20Is while his availability for the ODI series isn't a certainty as well. 09:07 (IST)
Champions Trophy, England ODIs Squad Announcement Live: Vice-Captaincy Change On Cards?
Reports have already suggested that the BCCI selection committee is mulling the name of Jasprit Bumrah as the vice-captain of the team. This means that Hardik Pandya will not be Rohit Sharma's deputy in the Champions Trophy. Bumrah has done very well in a short captaincy stint, which he showed in Australia. But, can he be developed into a good lead in ODI cricket too?08:52 (IST)
India Squad For Champions Trophy, England ODIs: Some Bold Decisions Expected
Hello and welcome to our coverage of India's squad announcement for ICC Champions Trophy and England series. The squad finalisation deadline for Champions Trophy is January 12, while the white-ball assignment against England begins on January 22. The BCCI selection committee is expected get on a call with ODI skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to chart out the roster for the upcoming assignments.Topics mentioned in this article
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