Overview
- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and other key players departed from Mumbai Airport for Dubai as Team India prepares for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- India's first match is scheduled against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by games against Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2.
- Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury, with Harshit Rana named as his replacement in the squad.
- The team will play all their matches in Dubai, as the BCCI cited security concerns for not traveling to Pakistan.
- India enters the tournament in strong form, having recently secured a dominant 3-0 ODI series victory against England.