India’s Champions Trophy Squad to Be Announced on January 19

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on January 19, as confirmed by BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. This announcement comes as cricket fans eagerly await updates on the team that will represent India in the prestigious tournament.

Tournament Overview

The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to begin on February 19, 2025. India has been placed in Group A, along with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. The group stage matches for India will take place in Dubai, starting with the opening game against Bangladesh on February 20. India will face Pakistan in a high-stakes match on February 23, followed by their final group-stage encounter with New Zealand on March 2.

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Selection 

The decision to announce the squad in mid-January allows selectors to evaluate player performances during the ongoing domestic and international matches. India is currently preparing for the Champions Trophy with a white-ball series against England, which includes five T20Is beginning on January 22 and three ODIs starting February 6. The performances in these matches will play a significant role in finalizing the squad.

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Preparations in Progress

The T20I squad for the England series has already been announced, with Suryakumar Yadav named captain and Axar Patel as vice-captain. Pacer Mohammed Shami, making a return after a 14-month hiatus, is among the highlights of the team.

Key Dates

• Champions Trophy Start Date: February 19, 2025
• India’s First Match: February 20, 2025, against Bangladesh
• India vs. Pakistan: February 23, 2025
• IPL 2025 Start Date: March 23, 2025

• The 15-match, eight-team event to be played over 19 days

• Dubai International Cricket Stadium confirmed as neutral venue

India’s selectors are focused on balancing experience with emerging talent to ensure a competitive squad. With the tournament being one of cricket’s most coveted events, the team is expected to bring its best performance under pressure. The BCCI’s strategic planning, including scheduling the IPL two weeks after the Champions Trophy, ensures that players have adequate time to recover and prepare for both events.

Cricket enthusiasts across the globe are eagerly awaiting the official squad announcement, confident that India will field a team capable of delivering strong performances in the Champions Trophy.