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New Delhi: The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team landed in Dubai on Saturday, gearing up for the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025. The first batch of Indian players and support staff departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, earlier in the day, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and others among the traveling contingent.
India, boasting a strong 15-man squad, is among the favorites to lift the prestigious trophy. The team will look to avenge their 2017 Champions Trophy final defeat to Pakistan and aim for glory this year.
Grand Welcome in Dubai
Upon landing in Dubai, Team India received a rousing reception from fans, many of whom had gathered at the airport to catch a glimpse of their favorite cricketers. Videos circulating on social media showed fans cheering as players arrived in Dubai, with some lucky supporters even managing to click pictures with the squad.
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
India has been placed in Group A, alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. However, unlike other teams playing in Pakistan, all of India’s matches will be held in Dubai.
Key Fixtures for Team India:
February 20: India vs Bangladesh – Dubai
February 23: India vs Pakistan – Dubai
March 2: India vs New Zealand – Dubai
Meanwhile, the opening match of the tournament will take place between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 19.
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, India has assembled a formidable squad for the tournament. Harshit Rana was named Bumrah’s replacement, while Varun Chakaravarthy replaced Yashasvi Jaiswal as India made final squad adjustments earlier this week.
Key squad updates:
- Chakaravarthy’s inclusion adds an extra spin option despite India already having Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar.
- Harshit Rana will lead India’s pace attack, alongside Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh.
Final Squad for India – Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (C)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul (WK)
Hardik Pandya
Ravindra Jadeja
Axar Patel
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Shami
Arshdeep Singh
Harshit Rana
Rishabh Pant (WK)
Washington Sundar
Varun Chakaravarthy
With a power-packed squad, a well-balanced bowling attack, and a fired-up batting lineup, India is determined to make a strong statement in the Champions Trophy 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting the high-voltage clash against Pakistan on February 23, a game that is expected to set the tournament on fire.
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