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India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad: Ishan Kishan to return, 2 young spinners in contention
The Men in Blue are yet to announce their squad for the upcoming ICC event which is set to commence from February 19
Last Updated on - January 14, 2025 1:12 PM IST
India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad: Ishan Kishan to return, 2 young spinners in contention
1. ICC Champions Trophy returns after a long hiatus
The last time that the ICC event was contested was back in 2017 where Pakistan triumphed over India in the final. The tournament is set to make a comeback after an 8-year long hiatus and will commence from February 19.
2. ICC Champions Trophy will be played in hybrid mode
The ICC tournament is set to be played in hybrid format with all teams except India playing their matches in Pakistan. The Men in Blue will be playing their share of games in Dubai.
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3. India is yet to announce their squad for the tournament
So far, a total of 6 nations have announced their squads for the ICC tournament. The only teams that haven’t announced their squad till now are India and Pakistan.
4. Kishan to make surprise return?
Out-of-favour India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan may make a return to the side for the upcoming ICC tournament. Despite the 26-year-old not having played any match for India for a long time, he is on track to mark his comeback following a splendid domestic season.
5. The curious case of Sanju Samson
Another player who is in contention to make it to India’s 15-member Champions Trophy is wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. However, his decision to skip the Vijay Hazare Trophy can be a major talking point among the selectors. There are also chances that young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel will be preferred over Samson in India’s Champions Trophy squad.
6. Kuldeep Yadav’s injury to rule him out of the tournament?
The left-arm India spinner last featured for the Men in Blue in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Kuldeep is set to give a fitness test soon and if he doesn’t get fully fit by the time the Champions Trophy begins, then there are 2 young spinners that India can opt for.
7. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi in contention to make the squad?
Kuldeep’s injury has opened the door for young spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, both of whom impressed in the T20I series against Bangladesh and South Africa last year. It will be interesting to see if the selectors will give the duo a chance in the one-day format.