Sat Jan 18 09:56:00 UTC 2025: ## India Announces Squad for Champions Trophy 2025, Bumrah’s Fitness Remains Questionable

**Mumbai, India** – India has unveiled its squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, with Rohit Sharma to captain the side and Shubman Gill serving as his deputy. The team includes the return of fast bowler Mohammed Shami and the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah, though Bumrah’s participation hinges on his fitness. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated that Bumrah’s status will be confirmed by the BCCI medical team in early February. A separate squad for a three-match ODI series against England includes Harshit Rana, added as a precaution should Bumrah’s fitness concerns persist.

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul will be the wicket-keeping duo for both the Champions Trophy and the England series. Mohammed Siraj has been omitted from the Champions Trophy squad, with Arshdeep Singh securing a place as the left-arm pacer.

The Champions Trophy, an eight-team tournament featuring 15 50-over matches, will be co-hosted by Pakistan and Dubai. India and Pakistan will clash on February 23rd in Dubai, while India’s tournament begins against Bangladesh on February 20th and concludes against New Zealand on March 2nd. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B comprises Australia, Afghanistan, England, and South Africa.

Prior to the Champions Trophy, India will play a five-match T20I series against England starting January 22nd in Kolkata, followed by a three-match ODI series beginning February 6th.

**India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad:** 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.

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