The BCCI announced the India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 in Mumbai on the afternoon of the 18th. Rohit Sharma will once again lead the India national cricket team as captain, with the team set to face Bangladesh cricket team on February 20 to kick off the tournament. In addition to the squad announcement, the India jersey for Champions Trophy has sparked some controversy.

List of India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

The India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 will be led by Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill serving as vice-captain. After winning the title in 2002 and 2013, this 15-member team will continue their quest for a third Champions Trophy.

Jasprit Bumrah：Uncertain Ace

Jasprit Bumrah had missed the subsequent Australia Test series due to an injury sustained under pressure during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, his name appeared in the recently announced India squad for Champions Trophy 2025. Bumrah is undoubtedly a key player for the Indian team. Ajit Agarkar, who participated in the press conference, stated that the team management will closely monitor Bumrah’s fitness leading up to the tournament. However, whether Jasprit Bumrah will be able to play will depend on his health, and the team has also prepared Harshit Rana as a backup in case of any setbacks.

Jasprit Bumrah is in ✅

Two-time winners India have named their squad for the ICC Men’s #ChampionsTrophy 🏆

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— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2025

Mohammed Shami：Highly Lethal Bowler

Like Jasprit Bumrah, another player making a long-awaited return is Mohammed Shami. After undergoing surgery on his left Achilles tendon, Shami was absent from cricket for a significant period, with his last international appearance being in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia. In that event, he impressed with an outstanding 24 wickets, becoming one of the top performers. However, his fitness also remains uncertain, as recent training photos showed the 34-year-old bowler with a bandage wrapped around his knee.

Yashasvi Jaiswal：Team’s Top Scorer

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the 23-year-old batter, has received his first ODI call-up since making his international debut in 2023. Prior to this, he had only played in Test and T20I formats. Although India’s tour of Australia earlier this month ended on a disappointing note, Jaiswal emerged as the team’s top scorer in the five Tests, amassing an impressive 391 runs. The team management’s decision to include Yashasvi Jaiswal in the India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 clearly reflects their confidence in his ability to perform consistently under pressure, adding depth to the team’s batting lineup.

Why India Jersey for Champions Trophy Cause Controversy？

The refusal of the BCCI to print the name of the host nation, Pakistan, on the India jersey for Champions Trophy has sparked a major controversy. Previously, India had already refused to send their team to Pakistan for matches, and after back-and-forth discussions, the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board agreed to a hybrid model, meaning all of India’s matches will be held in Dubai. However, the recent issue regarding the India jersey for Champions Trophy has ignited a new wave of debate.

‘BCCI is bringing politics into cricket, which is not at all good for the game. They refused to travel Pakistan. They don’t want to send their captain for the opening ceremony, now there are reports that they don’t want host nation (Pakistan) name printed on their jersey. We… pic.twitter.com/Z9FrF9FKit

— IANS (@ians_india) January 20, 2025

Many believe that the BCCI has introduced politics into the sport of cricket. There have also been reports suggesting that the BCCI refused to send captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for the captain’s meeting and the opening ceremony. Regardless of the outcome, the jersey dispute between India and Pakistan has already triggered a significant amount of discussion ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Topics before the Champions Trophy

After the announcement of the India squad for Champions Trophy 2025, the selection list has sparked discussions among fans. Many are eager to see Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami back in action on the field, while others are curious to see what kind of impact the youthful energy of Yashasvi Jaiswal could bring to the team.

India’s squad for the #ChampionsTrophy 2025 announced! 💪 💪

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— BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2025

On the other hand, the various controversies surrounding India and Pakistan before the start of the tournament, especially the recent issue of India jersey for Champions Trophy not bearing the host country’s name, as well as the refusal to let captain Rohit Sharma participate in the captain’s meeting and opening ceremony, have further escalated the situation. After all, as part of tradition, the ICC typically arranges for team captains to pose for a group photo and attend a press conference before major tournaments, making these conflicts a significant topic of discussion as well.

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