As the cricket world prepares for what is long awaited ICC Champions Cup 2025the hype around the team's selections and strategies reached a fever pitch. With the tournament scheduled to be held in Pakistan, cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see how the top teams prepare for the high-pressure matches. For Team India, expectations are very high, given their rich heritage in international cricket events and the depth of talent in their cricketing ranks.
High expectations from Team India
Team India He will head into the 2025 Champions Cup with a strong reputation as one of the tournament favourites. Their recent performances in bilateral series and major tournaments have cemented their status as a formidable force in cricket. Fans and analysts alike are keen to see how the team shapes up under experienced players such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohlialong with rising stars such as Shubman Gill and Yashavi Jaiswal.
Subramaniam Badrinath selects his Indian team for the 2025 Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath He unveiled his 15-member Indian team at the grand event. The team includes a mix of experienced activists and young talents, e.g Yashavi Jaiswalwho is yet to make his ODI debut. Among the speculators, such as Brave Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahuland Shreyas Iyer Find their place, while Rishabh Pant He was selected as the first choice wicket-keeper. Notably, Badrinath revealed his team in a social media post on X.
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There is no room for Jasprit Bumrah
The most notable exclusion from Badrinath's team is the star speedster Jasprit Bumrahwho was reported to be suffering from a back injury. With the player expected to miss the group stage matches, Badrinath opted for a fast-paced attack that did not include Bumrah. This decision, while understandable, sparked discussions among fans about the impact of Bumrah's absence on India's bowling strength.
Bowling attack in the Indian Badrinath lineup
Badrinath's selected bowling unit features a mix of experienced and young players. Muhammad Al-Shami and Muhammad Siraj Leading the pace of attack, while Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar Add variety to your swing bowling game, straight up. For rotation options, Kuldeep Yadav It is included with Varun Chakaravarthy He has been named as a back-up in case Kuldeep fails to recover from his injury. Axar Patel and Washington SundarBoth spin bowlers are expected to play crucial roles in providing depth to the attack.
Subramaniam Badrinath's Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashavi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav*, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar.
*Varun Chakaravarthy will replace Kuldeep Yadav, if the latter does not need an injury in time.
