Team India has to play its first match on 20 February in Champions Trophy 2025 and preparations for this tournament have already started. In some media reports, it is being claimed that the squad for this series will be announced as soon as possible by the BCCI management. It is being said that players are already being shortlisted for this.
If media reports are to be believed, a dangerous playing 11 will be selected by the management of Team India in every match of the Champions Trophy. After hearing this news, now all the supporters have looked very happy. It is being said that no team will be able to defeat this playing 11 so easily.
Rohit-Jaiswal can open for Team India
The squad that will be announced by the BCCI management for this series will include many strong players. It is being said that Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal can be sent as openers by the Indian management. Along with this, it has also been reported that Virat Kohli can be sent at number 3 and Shubman Gill at number 4. At the same time, KL Rahul will play the role of wicketkeeper batsman in the Indian playing 11 and he can come to bat at number 5.
3 all-rounders can be included in the team
In the playing 11 of Champions Trophy 2025, 3 all-rounders can be given a chance by the management of Team India. Hardik Pandya can be a part of the Indian batting order at number 6. Along with this, Washington Sundar can be included in the playing 11 at number 7 and Akshar Patel at number 8. Along with this, Kuldeep Yadav will be at number 9. Jaspreet Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh can be given a chance by the management as two bowlers.
Team India's probable playing 11 for Champions Trophy
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.