Sat Feb 15 09:29:48 UTC 2025: ## Indian Cricket Team Departs for Champions Trophy, Facing Roster Changes

**Mumbai, February 15, 2025** – The Indian cricket team departed for Dubai on Saturday, February 15th, to begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20th. Key players including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant were spotted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport before their departure. The team, led by Rohit Sharma and coached by Gautam Gambhir, is aiming for victory in the prestigious ICC tournament.

The squad, however, has undergone significant changes. Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out due to a lower back injury, with Harshit Rana taking his place. Surprisingly, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dropped from the 15-member squad, with Varun Chakravarthy added instead. This decision has sparked debate amongst fans and former cricketers. Chakravarthy’s inclusion follows a recent impressive ODI debut against England. The Champions Trophy begins on February 19th.

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