1. Rishabh Pant
Team India's star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has now returned after his car accident and is playing cricket continuously. Regarding Pant, it is believed that his inclusion in the team in Champions Trophy 2025 is almost certain. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 871 runs in 31 ODI matches at an average of 33.5. During this period, he has scored 1 century and 5 half-centuries.
2. Hardik Pandya
Team India's dreaded all-rounder all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been in excellent form for a long time. He also played an important role in India winning the T20 World Cup 2024. This is why it is almost certain that he will play in the Champions Trophy. Pandya has scored 1769 runs in 86 ODI matches played for India at an average of 34.02, which also includes 11 half-centuries. Apart from this, Pandya has also taken 84 wickets while spending runs at an economy of 5.55.
3.Shubman Gill
Team India's young batsman Shubhman Gill has been a part of the Indian squad for a long time and is showing good performance. His records, especially in the ODI format, are quite impressive. This is the reason why his place is considered confirmed in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. 25-year-old Gill has scored 2328 runs in 47 ODI matches at an average of 58.2, which also includes 6 centuries and 13 half-centuries.
Places for 13 players confirmed for CT 2025
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel.