Surprise Selections and Shocking Omissions in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, leading to discussions about the notable omissions of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, batter Karun Nair, and pacer Mohammed Siraj. Despite his impressive domestic performance, including amassing 752 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Nair was overlooked. Samson's absence follows his decision to skip the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a move that reportedly didn't sit well with the selectors. Siraj's omission is particularly surprising, given his consistent performances in recent international outings. The squad, led by Rohit Sharma, includes key players such as Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and the returning Mohammed Shami. 

The full squad is as follows: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, ... and Ravindra Jadeja. 

India's Champions Trophy campaign is set to begin on February 20 against Bangladesh. 

Source: Outlook India, Reuters