The Champions Trophy is approaching and it is awaited which players of Team India will be seen playing in this big ICC tournament. The ICC has set a date for all teams to announce their squads by January 12. When the Indian selection committee sits down to pick the team, they will face many challenges. There are three players in particular whose place in the team is still in suspense.
Fewer ODIs played after
World Cup 2023 Team India has not played many ODI matches since the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India. In the matches played, the performance of the team was also not special. In 2024, India played three ODIs and did not win any of them. However, earlier there were questions about the participation of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, but now it is clear that these two players will play in the Champions Trophy 2025. According to media reports, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja are not a certainty in the team, while all three were part of the ODI World Cup squad.
Shami, Jadeja and Rahul in the team
KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja are the three pacers in the team. Shami has been out of the team since getting injured during the World Cup 2023. Ravindra Jadeja has also not played any ODIs since then, while KL Rahul’s status is also unclear. Rahul has faced criticism for his slow batting. In Tests, he has proved himself, but in ODIs, slow batting has been a concern.
Rishabh Pant is back
Another challenge for KL Rahul is the return of Rishabh Pant. In the ODI World Cup 2023 (World Cup 2023), he was not part of the team, but now in all likelihood, he can be the first-choice wicketkeeper in the Champions Trophy. At the same time, if Pant stays fit and plays, it will be difficult for Rahul to make a place in the team.
Yashasvi Jaiswal might get a chance
Along with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal is also being seen as the third opener. Having done well in T20Is and Tests, Yashasvi might get a chance in ODIs as well. Shubman Gill’s recent form is worrying, in such a situation, Jaiswal can get a chance.
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Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan
Apart from Rishabh Pant, the names of Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson are also being discussed as backup wicketkeepers. Sanju Samson’s consistent performance in T20s makes him a strong contender. In the absence of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar could be included.
Doubts over Shami’s return
There is still no clarity on the status of Mohammed Shami’s return. There are also questions about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. If Bumrah is ruled out, Shami’s presence will be crucial for the team. The squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shardul Thakur.
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