ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team India Update
Team India enters the Champions Trophy with strong momentum, having dominated both the ODI and T20I series against England. Seeking redemption, they aim to avenge their loss to Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy final and make a statement on the big stage. Let’s have a look at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team India Update.
India’s Stand in the Champions Trophy
India enters this tournament as a strong contender for the title, alongside contenders such as Australia, New Zealand, England, and defending Champions Pakistan their aim is to showcase significant performances in order to achieve a successful campaign en route for the title.
India a Two-time Champions Trophy winner, their first title came in 2002, were they shared the title with Sri Lanka due to a rain washed final. The next title arrived in 2013 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy where they secured the title after a hard-fought battle against England by a 5 run margin. With India’s matches being played at neutral venue, India has set the target of getting past the group stage, and challenge for the title.
Wicket-keeper Issue
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign starts in just a day, led by Rohit Sharma the team will face Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday, 20th February. Amid their on-going campaign, reports emerged about a wicketkeeper’s dissatisfaction with Gautam Gambhir’s decision to snub him from the starting lineup or Playing XI, though the player’s identity remains unclear.
The current scenario is that KL Rahul is India’s first-choice wicketkeeper for the Champions Trophy 2025, with Rishabh Pant also in the squad for the tournament. Pant, who was injured during training, appeared to struggle but is still aiming for a spot in the playing XI. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has been focused on his role as a finisher in the team, as he was seen working on his aggressive hitting.
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