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India squads for England ODI series and Champions Trophy Highlights: The long wait will finally be over as BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar will reveal India’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday. Rohit Sharma has been confirmed as India skipper for the eight-team tournament, and he will be attending a press conference along with Agarkar at 12.30 pm IST on Saturday.
India will play a three-match ODI series against England at home prior to the Champions Trophy, and the squad for the same will also be announced. “The Men’s Selection Committee will select India’s squad for the IDFC First Bank ODI series against England and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tomorrow (18 January) in Mumbai. The Selection Meeting will be followed by a press conference,” a statement from the BCCI said .
Eyes on Bumrah’s fitness, Shami’s possible inclusion
One of the key talking points ahead India’s squad announcement is that of Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. Bumrah had sustained a back spasm on Day two of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney earlier in January, and consulted his personal doctor in New Zealand. Recently, it was also reported that Bumrah had been advised bed rest at home due to the injury, but the pacer has rubbished the reports and said it’s “fake news” . Bumrah had picked up 32 wickets from five Tests during the Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia, while also leading India to a 295-run win in the first Test in Perth.
Mohammed Shami, on the other hand, could make his return to the Indian team after a long injury layoff. Shami has not played for India since the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, when he had sustained an ankle injury. Shami recently played the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Bengal, picking up five wickets from three games. He has already been included in the India squad for the T20 series against England that begins from 22 January.
Who are India’s opponents in Group A and when will India play their matches?
India are in Group A for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh being the other teams in the group. India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on 20 February , before facing Pakistan on 23 February. India will then take on New Zealand on 2 March. The Men in Blue will play all their matches in Dubai.