- The Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19 next month, for which India has to announce the team by January 12. But before that, Gautam Gambhir and the selectors are stuck on the names of Pant and KL…
Champions Trophy 2025: Champions Trophy 2025 will start on February 19 next month, for which all 8 teams have to announce their team by January 12. The date for change in the team is February 3. India’s team has not been announced yet. But it is going to be announced very soon. The names of almost all players are fixed in the Indian team, who can make a place. But there is still confusion about the names of some. Especially regarding the role of wicketkeeper, in which there is a battle between Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. In such a situation, who can be selected for the Indian team? Let’s know….?
The battle between Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul for Champions Trophy 2025
Source: PTI
There is confusion about the selection of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul as wicketkeepers. At first glance, it seems that this is not a confusion. Both the players can make a place in the team together. But if we look at the team of Champions Trophy 2025, then due to these two coming together, one of the middle-order players Shreyas Iyer, and Nitish Kumar Reddy may have to be left out.
A total of 8 places seem almost confirmed
It is known that all 8 teams have to prepare a 15-member team for the Champions Trophy 2025. If we look at the Indian team, some names are already fixed, who can make a place in the team? These include Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill and Mohammad Siraj. If Mohammed Shami is fit, then his selection is certain. If he is not fit, then a fast bowler will be selected in his place. In such a situation, a total of 8 places seem to be filled. Apart from this, the names of Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav also seem almost certain to be selected.
Jaiswal and Nitish Kumar may enter
Apart from the player mentioned above, Arshdeep Singh can be selected as the fourth bowler for the Champions Trophy (Champions Trophy 2025). If media reports are to be believed, Yashasvi Jaiswal can be selected as a backup opener. Because he has shown good performance so far. In such a situation, he can get a chance. Apart from Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy can also get a chance. He can contribute well in bowling along with Hardik. Because he has shown his performance recently. He deserves to be selected.
Selectors and Gambhir are confused about Pant and Rahul’s place in Iyer
However, Nitish Kumar’s selection is creating an opportunity for either Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul. Because Shreyas Iyer is also sure to be selected. First of all, his recent form in domestic cricket is very good. He has scored more than 1300 runs in all the tournaments so far. Secondly, Iyer has made his place as a reliable batsman for Team India in ODIs.
He has been performing well for a long time. He scored more than 500 runs in the last ODI World Cup. In such a situation, the decision to exclude him from the Champions Trophy (Champions Trophy 2025) can prove to be a bad decision for Team India. That is, either Karan Rahul or Rishabh Pant may have to be dropped. However, now it remains to be seen what decision the selectors, coach, and captain take.
Probable Team India team for Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant(wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami.