Aakash Chopra Picks India’s ODI Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: With announcing the dates for the Champions Trophy, the buzz has heated up and all the teams have started their preparations. India vs Pakistan and India’s semi-final and final matches will be held in UAE, while the remaining matches of Team India will also be played in UAE and the match between arch-rivals India-Pakistan  23 will be played on February

Aakash Chopra Reveals India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Aakash Chopra Picks Team India ODI Squad for Champion’s Trophy 2025 has given place to these players in his squad and along with the captain, he has also given his choice for the opening pair.

Top Order and Key Batters:

• Rohit Sharma: Scored 754 runs in 14 matches since the 2023 ODI World Cup at an impressive average of 53.9 and a strike rate of 128.9. He remains Chopra’s top pick as captain and opener.
• Shubman Gill: While his recent form (411 runs in 12 matches at an average of 37.4) has been average, Gill is Chopra’s choice as Rohit’s opening partner.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: A strong contender to boost the top order.
• Virat Kohli: A crucial player with 823 runs averaging 74.8 in 14 matches.
• Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul: Both have consistent performances, with Iyer averaging 51.7 and Rahul scoring 560 runs in 14 matches.

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All-Rounders and Bowlers:

• Hardik Pandya: A reliable vice-captain and consistent domestic and international cricket performer.
• Ravindra Jadeja: An essential part of the squad for his all-round skills.
• Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel: Trusted spin options.
• Fast Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh form the pace attack.

Champions Trophy 2025: Schedule and Key Matches Revealed

Champions Trophy 2025 will have eight teams which will be divided into two groups of four each. The tournament will consist of 12 group-stage matches, followed by semifinals and finals. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match is scheduled to take place on February 23 in Dubai.

If India reaches the final, it will also host the Dubai summit. India’s group stage matches include matches against Pakistan on 23 February 2025 and New Zealand on 2 March. The tournament will start on February 19 and the final will be held on March 8.