Former cricketer Suresh Raina believes Rohit Sharma's team can replicate MS Dhoni's 2013 Champions Trophy victory. However, he criticizes the exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav, pointing out his significant impact and flexibility in the middle order.

Rohit Sharma will lead the 15-member ODI team in the tournament as the BCCI unveiled its squad for the Champions Trophy.

Star batter Virat Kohli who had a rough Australia tour was reportedly set to play for Delhi in their upcoming Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra on January 23 to regain form ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, Kohli suffered from a neck sprain and may not play for Delhi in the second leg of the first-class tournament.

India's strongest playing XI for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami.

All eyes will be on chief selector Ajit Agarkar as he is set to announce India's squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Agarkar is set to address a press conference in Mumbai to reveal the members of the squad for the 8 team tournament.

Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's provisional 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav is also set to return after picking up a groin issue in October.

Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav have been named in India's provisional 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19. The same squad will take on England in three ODIs in early February,