India team squad announcement to be made in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Finally, the days left for announcing the squad will come to a close as it is to be unveiled by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the deadline submitted by the ICC for preliminary squads submission on January 12.
Developments Anticipated on the Eve of Squad Announcement
Despite the question marks raised by their recent form, the experienced hands of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to remain India’s batting mainstays. But for a few seniors, especially in ODI, this selection would be crucial in determining the overall course of India’s campaign.

The squad selection comes in the wake of a mixed performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. With a packed cricketing calendar that includes England’s tour of India and the Champions Trophy, the selectors are likely to adopt a futuristic approach, emphasizing a blend of experience and youth.
India’s Refusal to Play in Pakistan
Originally, the whole event was going to be hosted in Pakistan. Because of security threats by the Indian team, this Champions Trophy 2025 will now be shifted to Pakistan and the UAE. Thus, India will play all their matches in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium which will be a neutral venue for these high-tension matches.
India’s Matches in the Champions Trophy
India has some thrilling fixtures in the group stage:
20 February 2025: India vs Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (2:30 PM IST)
23 February 2025: India vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (2:30 PM IST)
2 March 2025: India vs New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (2:30 PM IST)
The semi-finals are on 4 and 5 March, while the final will be on 9 March. If India qualifies for the final, it will be shifted to Dubai from Lahore so that India will be at ease and in safety.
Composition of the squad and expectations:
With India’s Champions Trophy matches to be played on UAE pitches, conditions favoring spinners and adaptable batsmen will likely influence the selection of the squad. The team management will look to strike a balance between experienced campaigners and young, dynamic players.
Core Batting Unit: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to anchor the batting lineup, with the spotlight also on rising stars who have showcased potential in recent matches.
The bowling attack for this team is likely going to be a combination of express pacers along with spinners, and they will be suited for the conditions in Dubai. When matches are played on slow pitches, the use of spin twins like Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja becomes very important.
The strong middle order, all-rounders, and finishers will provide apt balance to the team and will play a crucial role in delivering under pressure in crunch situations.
Path to Glory
India enters the tournament with a rich history in ICC events and high expectations from fans. The match against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23 is expected to be the highlight of the group stage, drawing global attention.
So now, as the squad is announced, India’s cricketing fraternity’s hope is that the team can make the most of its strengths and deliver a memorable performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. It is because Team India is aiming to regain its glory with intricate planning and strategic execution.
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