Despite the ODI series loss to Sri Lanka and the recent setback in Australia, Team India management has opted for tried-and-tested players for the Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammed Siraj’s exclusion is a notable miss,

Questions for India's selectors to ponder, as they sit down this weekend to pick the squads for the England ODIs and the Champions Trophy

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the India squad for England ODIs and Champions Trophy 2025 on January 18.

Star batter Virat Kohli who had a rough Australia tour was reportedly set to play for Delhi in their upcoming Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra on January 23 to regain form ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, Kohli suffered from a neck sprain and may not play for Delhi in the second leg of the first-class tournament.

Since Pant and Rahul are two designated wicketkeepers for the 2025 Champions Trophy, there was no place for Sanju Samson in the squad. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami has also been picked for the Champions Trophy. The 34-year-old Shami has made a comeback to the ODI squad after the 50-over World Cup in 2023.

However, it was reported that the decision to include Bumrah will depend on his fitness status. Notably, the CT 2025 edition will kick off on February 19, 2025. For the unversed, during the

Australia makes three changes to their World Cup squad for the Champions Trophy, while India prepares for selection amid injury concerns.