Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team, with Shubman Gill appointed as vice-captain. Among the new faces, four players are set to make their debut in ICC ODI tournaments, including the World Cup and the Champions Trophy.

One of the exciting new additions is left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who gained fame with his impressive performance in T20Is. Arshdeep, who missed out on the 2023 World Cup squad, will now have the opportunity to debut in his first ICC ODI tournament. He has taken 12 wickets in 8 ODIs for India.

Another debutant in the squad is Washington Sundar, an all-rounder who has represented India in both T20 and ODI formats. Sundar will play in the Champions Trophy and the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. He has taken 23 wickets in 22 ODIs for India and will be looking to make his mark in the ICC event.

Axar Patel, recently appointed vice-captain for T20Is, will also be making his debut in an ICC ODI tournament. Having played 60 ODIs, Patel has claimed 64 wickets and scored 568 runs for India. His debut in ICC events will mark a significant step in his career.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young star who has already made waves in T20 and Test cricket, will be hoping to make his ODI debut during the series against England. Jaiswal has not yet played an ODI for India and will be looking forward to his first appearance in an ICC tournament.

These four new players are aiming to make their mark in the international cricket scene and help India secure glory in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The exclusion of Mohammad Siraj and Sanju Samson from the squad has come as a surprise, and they will be hoping for future opportunities.

India’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

• Rohit Sharma (Captain)
• Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul
• Rishabh Pant
• Hardik Pandya
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Axar Patel
• Washington Sundar
• Jasprit Bumrah (subject to fitness)
• Mohammad Shami
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Ravindra Jadeja

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Rohit and Kohli announced their retirement from T20s after India’s World Cup victory earlier this month and were expected to miss the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. However, both players were included in India’s squad for next month’s three ODIs in Sri Lanka, considering the Champions Trophy scheduled for early next year.

In his first media interaction since becoming head coach, Gambhir emphasized the significance of workload management for star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah but anticipated the regular participation of Rohit and Kohli moving forward.

“I’ve mentioned before that managing workload for someone like Jasprit Bumrah is crucial. For batters, if they can play consistently and are in good form, they should play all the games,” he stated.

“With Rohit and Virat stepping away from T20 cricket, we only have two formats to manage. I’m confident they will be available for most matches,” he added.

Regarding Bumrah, Gambhir noted that the “one rare kind of bowler” requires special care due to frequent injury issues that fast bowlers often face.

Gambhir also expressed his expectation that Rohit and Kohli will prioritize their fitness in light of the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will take place in South Africa. “They have proven their capabilities on significant occasions… in both the T20 World Cup and the 50-over World Cup,” he remarked.

While Gambhir did not dismiss the possibility of having three separate teams for different formats, he stressed the need for the Indian team to demonstrate consistency, especially as the T20I side undergoes a transition following the retirements of Rohit, Kohli, and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

He concluded by stating his intention to foster a positive team environment, acknowledging that international cricket can create pressure and insecurity.

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