Sun Jan 19 11:08:09 UTC 2025: ## India Announces Squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Jasprit Bumrah’s Fitness in Question

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – The Indian cricket team for the Champions Trophy 2025 was announced today by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma. The 15-member squad features several notable inclusions and returns.

Young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal receives his maiden ODI call-up, while Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain. The team also sees the welcome return of fast bowler Mohammed Shami after a long absence, and the comeback of spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

The squad is as follows: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja.

However, the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah remains conditional on his fitness. Agarkar stated that Bumrah’s participation depends on his recovery, with a further assessment by the BCCI medical team expected in early February. The team has until February 12th to make any changes to the squad.

The Champions Trophy, starting February 19th, will feature eight teams. India’s group includes New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, with all matches for India being played in the UAE. Seven of the participating teams, excluding host Pakistan, have already announced their squads.

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