ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Jaiswal Makes Maiden Call-Up, Bumrah, Shami, and Kuldeep Return
Yashasvi Jaiswal Earns First ODI Call-Up as India Seeks Glory in the Champions Trophy; Key Players Bumrah, Shami, and Kuldeep Return to the Squad
BNH NETWORK
Mumbai - India’s 15-member squad for the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been officially announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament will kick off on February 19, with India set to play their opening match against Bangladesh on February 20. India’s matches will be played entirely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the Indian government denied permission for the team to travel to Pakistan.
One of the biggest highlights of the squad announcement is the inclusion of young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has earned his first call-up to the Indian ODI team after a series of exceptional performances in domestic cricket, including a stellar showing in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jaiswal’s promotion to the ODI squad comes as a major step in India’s long-term planning, with the player being tipped as a future star.
Along with Jaiswal, experienced players like Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah make their return to the team. Shami, who last played during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, is once again available for selection, bringing his invaluable experience to India’s pace attack. Bumrah, who had struggled with injuries, has been named in the squad despite concerns over his fitness, with Harshit Rana serving as a reserve in case Bumrah is unavailable for the early matches.
The inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav, who had a standout performance during the 2023 World Cup, further strengthens India’s spin options as the team prepares for the tournament.
India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squad:
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, KL Rahul ,Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana (Reserve)
Jasprit Bumrah returns to the squad despite fitness concerns, with Harshit Rana as a backup.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is given a maiden call-up to India’s ODI squad after consistent domestic performances.
Mohammad Shami and Kuldeep Yadav make their return after being part of the World Cup squad.
India will play all their group-stage matches in the UAE, starting with their highly anticipated match against Bangladesh on February 20.
With the squad now confirmed, India is gearing up for the Champions Trophy, and the excitement among fans is building as the Men in Blue aim to add another prestigious trophy to their collection.
