India squad for Champions Trophy News
One of the reasons why this delay is happening could be India’s below-average outing in the recently passed Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The BCCI needs time to think and finalise the team for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has been under pressure to name India’s squad for the prestigious Champions Trophy.
The most concerning uncertainty for India heading into the Champions Trophy is the availability of Jasprit Bumrah.
The ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marks the return of the tournament after an 8-year hiatus.
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Gambhir was backed by many cricket experts for a spot in the 15-man squad, but it was Dhawan who made the cut.
Karnataka batsman Manish Pandey pipped young chinaman Kuldeep Yadav as the 15th member of the touring party.
Earlier, it was Ravi Shastri, urging BCCI selection committee to include the stylish left-hander for the prestigious event.
The doubt over India's participation in prestigious tournament arose after the Indian board missed the April 25 deadline to announce squad for the tournament.
The Aussie, who played 123 ODIs, 7 Tests and 15 T20 Internationals for the Kangaroos, said how Kuldeep's bowling variety could pose opposition huge problems.
Sunil will be replaced by Ramandeep Singh while Akashdeep Singh will fill in for the 24-year-old Manpreet.
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