Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's provisional 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav is also set to return after picking up a groin issue in October.

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.

Despite having a sensational run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, Karun Nair has missed out on India’s squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Nair stitched a dream return, scoring 725 runs in just seven innings at a jaw-dropping average of 752, leading Vidarbha to the summit clash against Karnataka.

Nair, despite averaging 752 in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, failed to make the cut as India announced their squad for the Champions Trophy on Saturday

Former India captain Virat Kohli was recently featured in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 where he scored 190 runs in five Test matches.

India have been urged to drop superstar batter Virat Kohli for their upcoming tour of England following his struggles in Australia. Kohli, one of the best players of his generation, has suffered a significant dip in form in recent years and continued to struggle during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India were nine wickets down with another 32 runs away from staving a follow-on. After most of the three days gone in the rain, Australia could win the game only by dismissing India early and try to win the Test with the series hanging 1-1.