India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 to Be Announced on Jan 18, Ajit Agarkar to Address Press

The big buzz right now isn't just about the Champions Trophy itself but about who will be a part of the Indian squad for this prestigious tournament. The squad was initially to be revealed on January 12 but the BCCI asked for extra time. According to the report in Times of India, the team for the Champions Trophy is now expected to be announced on January 18.

India's Champions Trophy team is going to be declared by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel in Mumbai. The press conference will take place after that declaration. At the moment, India and Pakistan have not yet unveiled their respective squads. Further, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is also set to declare one-day international cricket team against England soon. Star Sports and Hotstar will carry the live broadcast of a 12:30 PM IST address by Ajit Agarkar at a press conference tomorrow.

Captain Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar will address the PC tomorrow at 12.30pm.

- It'll be live on Star Sports and Hotstar. pic.twitter.com/fKmf0cdCUH

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"The Men's Selection Committee will pick India's team for the IDFC First Bank ODI series against England and the imminent ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tomorrow (18 January) in Mumbai. It will be followed by a press conference," the BCCI said in a statement.

Recently, the board announced the squad for the IND vs ENG T20I series starting from Kolkata on January 22. India's Champions Trophy campaign is then to start from Dubai on February 20. The squad announcement is likely to be as per expectations with minimal surprises.

Even with their injuries, Bumrah and Kohli are must-picks. The two wicket-keeping gloves for the tour are likely to be Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh have strong chances to make it to the pace attack, while the spin combo could include Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar.

Predicted India Champions Trophy Squad

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Nitish Reddy, Shreyas Iyer.