This player’s card will be cut as soon as Shami’s entry, know who will get the chance

Champions Trophy 2025: It is just a matter of time left for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to begin. This time this tournament is to be played in Pakistan and Dubai under the hybrid model. The first match of the tournament will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand on 19 February in Karachi. The Indian team will play its first match against Bangladesh on 20 February.

ICC has set January 12 as the deadline to announce the team for the Champions Trophy. That means by this date all 8 countries will have to choose their teams. The final decision on this will be taken by the Indian selectors. But before that let us know who are those players who can get a chance to play in the Champions Trophy 2025…

This player may get a chance in the team in place of Yashasvi

In this tournament, the captaincy of the Indian team will be in the hands of Rohit Sharma. Whereas as batsmen, Shubman Gill and former captain Virat Kohli can join the team. Yashasvi Jaiswal is also a contender for selection. But Shubman’s record in ODI cricket is excellent. In such a situation, Yashasvi may have to face disappointment. Shreyas Iyer’s place in the team is also considered confirmed. He is currently in great form in domestic cricket.

Hardik Pandya’s role is very important

KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are likely to get a place in the team as wicketkeeper and batsman. If Rahul and Pant get a place in the team then Sanju Samson may be disappointed. Hardik Pandya’s role will be very important in the Champions Trophy. As a star all-rounder, the team has high expectations from Hardik. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is also likely to get a place in the team. Who performed brilliantly with ball and bat in the Test series against Australia.

If Kuldeep Yadav is not fit then Ravi Bishnoi may enter.

Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja can be included in the team as spinners. Jadeja and Akshar have batted well many times, apart from this spinner Kuldeep Yadav can also get a place in the team. However, Kuldeep Yadav recently underwent surgery and is currently undergoing rehab. But now Kuldeep has started bowling and it is expected that he will be fit by the Champions Trophy. If Kuldeep is not fully fit then leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi can come.

Can Shami return to the team?

Whereas in the fast bowling unit, four specialist fast bowlers can be included in the team. Everyone is hopeful that Jasprit Bumrah, who was injured during the Sydney Test, will become fit. Apart from this, bowler Mohammed Shami can also be seen playing in this tournament. Shami has proved his fitness in Vijay Hazare Trophy. If Shami comes in the team then Sanju Samson’s card may be cut. Apart from this, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj can also be included in the Indian team. Since Arshdeep is a left-arm fast bowler, his presence will add variety to India’s bowling attack.

Probable 15-member Indian team for Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Patel, K. l. Yadav/Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

These players are also contenders for selection in the team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rituraj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dubey, Prasidh Krishna, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana.