ICC had January 12 as the deadline for all eight teams to submit their provisional squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Sunil Gavaskar recognized that choosing the right opening partner for Rohit Sharma in the Champions Trophy 2025 would be a challenging decision for the Indian selectors.

Fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav's fitness the reason behind India's squad announcement delay.

India will enter the tournament as one of the strong favorites, thanks to their impressive form in limited-overs cricket in recent years. They ended their 11-year ICC title drought by winning the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024. India were also runners-up in the previous ICC Champions Trophy and ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

BCCI is likely to postpone the announcement of India's Champions Trophy squad beyond the set deadline by the ICC.

Virat Kohli’s 50-over record is by far the best amongst all formats that he’s played for India in. He is expected to retain his No. 3 spot in the batting lineup for CT 2025. With 295 ODIs, nearly 14,000 runs, and 51 centuries to his name, Kohli will aim to put his recent Test form behind him and shine in the Champions Trophy.

Mumbai: Star batter Rohit Sharma will remain Indian captain till the ICC Champions Trophy this year, said sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Also, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is being discussed as India’s next captain,

Rohit Sharma to lead India in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 where India will face Bangladesh in their opener clash at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.