Overview
- India's Champions Trophy squad is set to be announced by January 12, with Mohammed Shami emerging as a likely inclusion after a strong domestic cricket comeback.
- Jasprit Bumrah sustained a back spasm during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and the severity of his injury could impact his availability for the tournament starting February 19.
- Shami, who has been out of international cricket for over a year due to multiple injuries, recently showcased his readiness by sharing a high-intensity practice video captioned 'All Set to Take on the World.'
- The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan and Dubai, with India's matches exclusively played in Dubai due to political tensions.
- India is grouped with Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh in the tournament, aiming to finalize a strong squad to reclaim the title last won by Pakistan in 2017.