As the world of crickets prepares for the most awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025confusion about team choices and strategies is reaching its peak. With the tournament expected to be held in Pakistan, cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see how the top teams prepare for the high-stakes game. For Team India, expectations are high, given their rich heritage in ICC events and the depth of talent in their ranks.
High expectations from Team India
Team India will enter the Champions Trophy 2025 with a good reputation as one of the favorites. Their recent performances in international tournaments and major tournaments have cemented their status as cricket's impressive batting line-up. Fans and analysts alike are interested to see how the team fares under the leadership of experienced players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohlialong with rising stars like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Subramaniam Badrinath picks his Indian team for Champions Trophy 2025
Former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath unveiled his 15-member team for India at the event. The team includes a mix of experienced campaigners and young talent, such as Yashasvi Jaiswalwho is yet to make his ODI debut. Among the strikers, tough as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahuland Shreyas Iyer find their place, when Rishabh Pant has been named the first choice wicketkeeper-batsman. In particular, Badrinath revealed his group on social media on X.
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There is no place for Jasprit Bumrah
The most popular of the Badrinath team is the star pacer Jasprit Bumrahwho is said to be breastfeeding. With the fast bowler expected to miss the group matches, Badrinath opted for an attack that did not include Bumrah. The decision, though understandable, has sparked a debate among fans about how Bumrah is missing from India's bowling powerhouse.
Bowling attack on Badrinath team in India
Badrinath's bowling selection consists of experienced and young players. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj lead the way to attack, when Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar add variety to their swing bowling, respectively. For spin options, Kuldeep Yadav is included, and Varun Chakaravarthy he was named as standby if Kuldeep fails to recover from his injury. Axar Patel and Washington Sundarthe spin-bowling all-rounder, is expected to play an important role in lighting up the depth.
Subramaniam Badrinath's Indian team for Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi 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 to replace Kuldeep Yadav, if the latter avoids injury in time.