India Squad Announcement For Champions Trophy, England Series LIVE Updates: Report Makes Big Karun Nair Claim

India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Is Kuldeep fit?

Kuldeep Yadav has been out of action for a while, but the chinaman posted this recently, possibly signaling that he might make it in time for the Champions Trophy:

India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Spin conundrum

One overlooked aspect of India's Champions Trophy squad is the debate for the spinner. Axar Patel is likely to feature, but there is no clarity over who the other options would be.

Washington Sundar featured for India in the previous series vs Sri Lanka, and seems to be in Gautam Gambhir's radar. But is time up for Ravindra Jadeja? Is Kuldeep Yadav fit? Is Varun Chakravarthy, with 0 ODIs in his belt, set to be called up? Many questions to be answered today.

India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Virat Kohli's injury concern

As per a report by Times of India, Virat Kohli has suffered a neck sprain, for which he even had to take injections. This could see him miss out on a long-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback, but India will be hoping he remains fit for the England series and Champions Trophy.

India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: The ultimate praise!

The great Sachin Tendulkar took time out to hail Karun Nair's recent performances. Here's what he said:

Scoring 752 runs in 7 innings with 5 centuries is nothing short of extraordinary, @karun126Performances like these don't just happen, they come from immense focus and hard work. Keep going strong and make every opportunity count!

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 17, 2025

India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Any chance for Karun?

However, a nod from the BCCI towards how players are faring in domestic cricket would be if they at least include Karun Nair in the squad for the three-match ODI series against England.

However, with the series possibly serving as warm-up for the Champions Trophy, it would not be a surprise to see India pick identical squads for both events.

India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Why Karun Nair may miss out

Karun Nair has amassed 752 runs in 7 innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, a feat that Sachin Tendulkar described as “nothing short of extraordinary”. But the report states that Karun Nair will also not make the cut. Why?

Reportedly, the selectors are not willing to recall a player who last played for India in 2017 right before a massive tournament.

India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Rohit and Gambhir have said!

As per the India Today report, head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma were involved in a virtual discussion with the selection committee on Friday evening. Rohit will be present alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar today to announce the final 15-man squad.

India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: The point of contention

The big point of debate is probably for the wicket-keeper batsman role. One name among KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson will likely miss out.

KL Rahul performed admirably at the 2023 World Cup, and it wouldn't be a stretch to say that he holds a slight advantage over the other two in ODI cricket.

India's squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Major update on Bumrah

Indian cricket team star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is all set to be included in the 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, according to a report by India Today.

India's squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Karun Nair an option?

Karun Nair has really emerged as a major force following a sensational run in domestic cricket. Nair's numbers are impressive in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and that is one of the reasons why he has emerged as a surprise option for the Champions Trophy.

India's squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Hello and welcome

Welcome to the Indian cricket team squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025 and the ODI series against England. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma expected to make the cut, questions remain over pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami along with a tough call on the wicket-keepers.