India announced their five-match T20I series team against England to play from January 22. Attention to the announced side, attention has shifted towards the two other undisputable squads- ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Selection Meeting Scheduled
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the selection meeting for the Champions Trophy will take place on January 18 or 19. This meeting will also finalize the squad for the ODI series against England, which begins on February 6.
India’s Champions Trophy Schedule
The Indian team will play their matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, commencing on February 19, under the hybrid model.
Venue: All Indian games will be played in Dubai.
Opening Match: India will play Bangladesh on February 20.
Other Matches: The remaining league games will be played in Pakistan, which is the official host of the tournament.
Leadership Updates: Rohit Sharma to Continue as Captain
According to reports, Rohit Sharma will continue to be the captain of India during the ICC Champions Trophy. Despite mixed performances lately, the management has stood by Rohit to lead the team.
Highs Under Rohit’s Captaincy:
India’s 10-match winning streak in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados.
Reached the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023.
Current Issues:
The batter lost form, scoring an average of 10.93 in the 2024/25 Test season.
India lost its first home Test series in 12 years, going down 0-3 to New Zealand.
Jasprit Bumrah Eyed for Future Captaincy
While Rohit Sharma continues to lead, the serious contender for the future Indian captain is Jasprit Bumrah. Known for his consistent performances and leadership skills, Bumrah has been part of the team’s leadership group for some time.
India’s Formidable Squad Building Efforts
India will be as important a selection meeting, as they prepare to contest two crucial series ahead. The core will consist of experiencing players complemented by emerging talent as India will look to put forward a strong eleven.
January 18-19, 2025: Selection meeting for ODI and Champions Trophy teams.
February 6, 2025: India’s ODI series against England starts.
February 20, 2025: India opens the Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh.
With many expectations and intense preparations, India is getting ready for an important year of cricketing ahead.
