India will announce its squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy on Saturday, January 18. Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the senior selection committee, will hold a press conference in the afternoon to reveal the 15-member team for the prestigious eight-team 50-over tournament.
The champions trophy is set to take place from February 19 to March 9 across three venues in Pakistan and the UAE. On Friday evening, the selection committee will discuss the squad with captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir in a virtual meeting.
When to watch announcement
Captain Rohit Sharma and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar will address the media on Saturday to announce the squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy and the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. The press conference is set to begin at 12:30 PM IST.
Champions Trophy 2025: SCHEDULE
- 19 Feb – Pakistan v New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi
- 20 Feb – Bangladesh v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- 21 Feb – Afghanistan v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi
- 22 Feb – Australia v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 23 Feb – Pakistan v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- 24 Feb – Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 25 Feb – Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 26 Feb – Afghanistan v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 27 Feb – Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 28 Feb – Afghanistan v Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 1 Mar – South Africa v England, National Stadium, Karachi
- 2 Mar – New Zealand v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- 4 Mar – Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai*
- 5 Mar – Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**
- 9 Mar – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore***
All matches start at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
*Semi-final 1 will feature India if they qualify.
**Semi-final 2 will feature Pakistan if they qualify.
***If India qualifies for the final, it will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Who will secure the wicketkeeper’s spot?
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad announcement approaches, discussions are intensifying over who will take the wicketkeeper’s position. KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson are all vying for the role. Samson has impressed with his recent T20I performances, while Rahul was the first-choice keeper-batter in Pant’s absence during the 2023 World Cup. With strong competition for the spot, it remains to be seen who will make the cut for the Champions Trophy.