India name 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025; Shubman Gill vice-captain
India's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was announced on 18 January 2025, with Rohit Sharma as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain.
Summary
India's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was announced on 18 January 2025 by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma will lead the side, with Shubman Gill as the new vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah, nursing a back injury, was included subject to fitness; Mohammed Shami returned, and Mohammed Siraj missed out. The tournament, hosted by Pakistan and the UAE from 19 February to 9 March 2025, will see India play its matches in Dubai under a hybrid model. India is in Group A with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh, opening against Bangladesh on 20 February and meeting Pakistan on 23 February.
Key facts
- Announced
- 18 January 2025, by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma
- Captain / vice-captain
- Rohit Sharma / Shubman Gill
- Tournament
- 19 February–9 March 2025, hosted by Pakistan and the UAE
- India's venue
- Dubai (hybrid model)
- Group A
- India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh
- Left out
- Mohammed Siraj
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who was named vice-captain of India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, announced on 18 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill
Sportstar and ET: Rohit Sharma will captain the side, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.
Under the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India's matches are to be played in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Dubai
Sportstar: under the hybrid model agreed by the ICC, India's matches take place in Dubai; ET adds that India meet Pakistan on 23 February in Dubai.
Consider the following statements about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as reported at India's squad announcement: 1. The tournament is hosted by Pakistan and the UAE from 19 February to 9 March 2025. 2. India is in Group A with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. 3. Mohammed Siraj was named in India's 15-member squad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
ET: the tournament runs 19 February–9 March in Pakistan and the UAE, and India is in Group A with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Sportstar: Mohammed Siraj missed out on selection.