Team India Departs for Dubai Ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The squad, led by Rohit Sharma, begins their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh, with key players and coaching staff seen at Mumbai Airport.
- 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.