Nair, despite averaging 752 in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, failed to make the cut as India announced their squad for the Champions Trophy on Saturday

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday (January 18) announced the Indian squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on January 18, with Rohit Sharma set to lead the team. All matches will take place in Dubai,

Star batter Virat Kohli who had a rough Australia tour was reportedly set to play for Delhi in their upcoming Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra on January 23 to regain form ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, Kohli suffered from a neck sprain and may not play for Delhi in the second leg of the first-class tournament.

India has announced its squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, starting on February 19, and the three-match ODI series preceding it. The team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh the following day, with a marquee clash against Pakistan scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.

Rohit Sharma will lead India in the Champions Trophy 2025 as the BCCI announced Men in Blue’s squad on Saturday. Regulars like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul also feature, and so does Jasprit Bumrah, with the pacer’s participation subject to fitness.

Since Pant and Rahul are two designated wicketkeepers for the 2025 Champions Trophy, there was no place for Sanju Samson in the squad. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami has also been picked for the Champions Trophy. The 34-year-old Shami has made a comeback to the ODI squad after the 50-over World Cup in 2023.

India announced their 15-member Champions Trophy 2025 squad on Saturday, January 18. Jasprit Bumrah has been named in the squad despite injury concerns while both Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer have been named in the mix.

Despite having a sensational run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, Karun Nair has missed out on India’s squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Nair stitched a dream return, scoring 725 runs in just seven innings at a jaw-dropping average of 752, leading Vidarbha to the summit clash against Karnataka.

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Team India captain Rohit Sharma made their appearance at the press conference to announce the squad.