Team India Champions Trophy 2025 Squad To Be Announced Soon
As per reports, the Team India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 and England ODI’s is expected to be announced today, ie – Saturday, January 18, 2025. Team India Captain And Chief Selector To Address The Media As per reports, Team India Captain, Rohit Sharma and the BCCI Chief Selector, Ajit Agarkar are set to address the media today, ie – Saturday at 12.30 pm IST. Team India is scheduled to kickstart their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, 2025 before taking on arch rivals Pakistan three days later. Team India is supposed to play their last fixture of the group stage against New Zealand on March 02, 2025. Dubai will host all the Champions Trophy 2025 games for the men in blue. Sanju Samson Likely To Be Dropped Out Of Team India Squad It is understood that wicket-keeper batter, Sanju Samson won’t make it to the Team India squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 and for the ODI series against England. BCCI had asked their players to feature in the domestic circuit however Sanju Samson remained unavailable for Kerala in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Jasprit Bumrah’s Selection Depends Upon Injury As per reports, the medical team from BCCI had asked Jasprit Bumrah to at least have a 5 week rest post the Sydney test which ended on January 05, 2025. Jasprit Bumrah is however expected to be up and running before Team India starts their campaign for the Champions Trophy 2025. Jasprit Bumrah’s selection currently completely depends upon his recovery and fitness. Team India would be hoping to have Bumrah in their white-ball set up if not for the England ODI’s then for the Champions Trophy 2025. KL Rahul May Feature For Team India As per reports., KL Rahul is expected to feature for Team India during the Champions Trophy 2025. KL Rahul was pretty decent for Team India during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 where Team India played the final against Australia. However, it is also understood that KL Rahul won’t be featuring during the England ODI’s. He would be rested for the series. Kuldeep Yadav Looks Uncertain For Team India Kuldeep Yadav is still recovering from a sports hernia. Therefore his selection for the England ODI’s and the Champions Trophy 2025 looks uncertain. Kuldeep has been brilliant with the ball for Team India. Varun Chakravarthy will probably replace Kuldeep if he fails to make it to the Team India squad. Will Mohammed Shami Feature For Team India? The National Cricket Academy (NCA) had recently declared Shami fit. He also played three 50 over domestic games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy bowling 26 overs in total. As of now, it seems that Mohammed Shami is set to return to Team India’s ODI set up. Varun Chakravarthy Might Get A Team India Surprise Call It is also understood that spin bowler, Varun Chakravarthy might be included in Team India squads for the England ODI’s as well as for the Champions Trophy 2025. Chakravarthy has been impressive with the ball in the domestic games picking up 18 wickets from six games he played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Will Karun Nair And Devdutt Padikkal Make It To Team India Squad? Karun Nair and Devdutt Paddikkal have been fantastic with the bat during India’s recent domestic season. As of now, the Team India top order looks full, so it’s very unlikely for them to get picked. However, they might get a chance to feature in the 15 member squad. Team India Champions Trophy And England ODI’s Squad The Team India squad for the Champions Trophy and England ODi’s is expected to be out anytime today. Till then, let us know whom do you think can put on the India blue and hit the field. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
IPL 2025: 5 Players Return To Where It All Began For Them
The reunions in the IPL 2025 auction were dramatic as the big names of cricket are coming back to their franchises where they once etched their names. The fans and the faithful would just love to see some faces again in the jerseys of their former teams and these are the top five comeback players returning to where it all began for them. 1. Ravichandran Ashwin – Chennai Super Kings One of the most important moments in IPL 2025 auctions came in the form of Ravichandran Ashwin‘s return to Chennai Super Kings. The veteran Indian off-spinner was bought for Rs. 9.75 crore, which meant returning to the franchise that was his first in the IPL. Ashwin initially gained prominence with CSK in 2009. He played a vital role for CSK in their championship-winning seasons in 2010 and 2011. Ashwin has represented Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals. Now he is back to his parent club, bringing with him vast experience. 2. Glenn Maxwell – Punjab Kings Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is returning to Punjab Kings, a side he last played for in IPL 2020. The explosive batsman and big hitter, Maxwell had a great time with Punjab between 2014 and 2017. His best season came in 2014 when he scored 552 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 187.75. After four seasons with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Maxwell was picked up by Punjab for Rs. 4.20 crore in the IPL 2025 auction and would look to rekindle his form with his old team. 3. Trent Boult – Mumbai Indians Kivi pace bowler Trent Boult returns to Mumbai Indians after having represented Rajasthan Royals for two years. Boult, who was an integral part of Mumbai’s 2020 IPL title-winning team, took 25 wickets in 15 matches that season and played a key role in the team’s success. He was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs. 12.50 crore at the 2025 auction and will lead their pace attack alongside Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah. Fans will be eager to see Boult back in his old role as Mumbai’s spearhead. 4. Jofra Archer – Rajasthan Royals England fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to Rajasthan Royals, the side that gave him his IPL debut in 2018. Archer was a star for the Royals, taking 46 wickets in just three seasons. His best year was in 2020 when he took 20 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of under 7. Injuries kept him out for most of the last few seasons, but with his fitness back on track, Archer will look to continue his excellent form for Rajasthan after being picked for Rs. 12.50 crore. 5. Devdutt Padikkal – Royal Challengers Bangalore Stylish left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal is returning to Royal Challengers Bangalore after two seasons with Rajasthan Royals and a brief stint with Lucknow Super Giants. Padikkal started well in his IPL career with RCB in 2020, scoring 473 runs in his debut season. He then had another decent season in 2021 but was not so fortunate in 2024 for LSG, scoring only 38 runs in seven innings. Bought for Rs. 2 crore by RCB at the 2025 auction, Padikkal will be hoping his second stint with the franchise helps him rediscover his best T20 form. These comebacks have rekindled the excitement among fans and promise to make the IPL 2025 season even more thrilling with these familiar faces returning to the fold. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Duleep Trophy 2024: Top 5 Batters To Watch Out For
As the Indian domestic cricket season gets underway with the Duleep Trophy 2024, from September 5 to September 22, all eyes will be on a new format that brings into play teams called India A, India B, India C and India D in a round-robin format. There are no knockout phases in this year’s tournament, but it should be an important platform for cricketers looking to secure places in the Indian Test team for tours to Bangladesh and New Zealand later this year. Following are five batters who might make a difference in Duleep Trophy 2024. Riyan Parag Having performed consistently in domestic cricket and one breakout season in the IPL, Riyan Parag has already made his presence known in limited-overs formats. The 22-year-old from Assam will be keen to carry the success into the red-ball format. Having an First-Class average of 36.69 from 29 matches and three centuries to his name, Parag’s dual capabilities with the bat and ball can inch him closer to a national team call-up if he comes good in the Duleep Trophy. Devdutt Padikkal A brilliant last season in domestic cricket earned him a Test debut in which he also made a half-century. But a disappointing IPL 2024-just 78 runs-has Padikkal wanting to make amends. The Duleep Trophy presents a very good chance for Padikkal to regain form and make his case for a middle-order spot in the national side. Musheer Khan Only 19, Musheer Khan is one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket. He has only a limited amount of First-Class experience. So with Khan’s good recent form, including a Ranji Trophy double hundred, he is marked as one to watch out for. His success with the ball recently adds another dimension to his game, and he may turn out to be one of the standouts in this year’s Duleep Trophy. Sai Sudharsan Another talented name coming from Tamil Nadu is Sai Sudharsan, who has impressed many with his talents in domestic T20 and List A cricket. Fresh from a good series with his debut series in South Africa and an even better IPL 2024, Sudharsan is keen to now assert himself in red-ball cricket. With a First-Class average of 36.90, the 22-year-old will be eyeing the Duleep Trophy for what it can get him. Ishan Kishan Ishan Kishan will enter the Duleep Trophy with much to prove. With no First-Class cricket since mid-2023, Kishan has already found instant competition for his slot of wicketkeeper in the Indian Test team with Dhruv Jurel’s emergence and return of Rishabh Pant. A good performance with bat and gloves will make a strong case for Kishan’s national selection. While these cricketers will be contesting for national recognition, the Duleep Trophy is one more playground where skills will have to be displayed as a case for higher honors. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
