The Indian squad has 15 players for the Champions Trophy 2025. But when the tournament starts, the total 18 'Indian' players will become. Actually this is because in addition to India, one player each in three out of seven teams is related to India. One player each from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa is of Indian origin. Years ago, their ancestors settled abroad. So let's know which are the three players whose roots are connected to India. And in which teams they will be seen in the Champions Trophy.

Rachin ravindra

Rachin Ravindra has become the star player of New Zealand. They rock both the ball and the bat. Rachin's grandparents live in Bengaluru. Rachin's father Ravi Krishnamurthy settled in New Zealand. Rachin has also inherited cricket because his father was also a cricketer and he used to play club cricket. Rachin has scored 970 runs in 29 ODIs.

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj is a Hindu cricketer of South Africa. For years, Maharaj is an integral part of the South African team. Keshav Maharaj's roots are also associated with India, who stunned the opposing batsmen with his spin bowling. Keshav was born on 7 February 1990 in Durban, South Africa but his ancestors were from India. It is said that his ancestors had a relationship with Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh, who came to South Africa in 1874 in connection with the work and then did not go back to India and settled here. Maharaj has taken 55 wickets in 45 ODIs.

Tanveer sangha

Australia has given Tanveer Sangha a place in his squad. Tanveer is also a player of Indian origin. Born in the city of Sydney, Australia, Tanveer's father Joga Sangha is a resident of Jalandhar in Punjab. However, he left India in the year 1997 and went to Australia and started running a taxi. Now his son Tanveer is earning a name in the cricket world for Australia. Tanveer has played only three ODIs so far. If they get a chance in the Champions Trophy, then it will be a big thing for them.