Champions Trophy 2025: Team India Arrives In Dubai, Eyes Set On Glory

The Indian cricket team has arrived in Dubai ahead of their much-anticipated campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Led by Rohit Sharma, the squad adhered to BCCI’s latest travel protocols, moving together as a unit.

Tournament Overview

The Champions Trophy will take place across Dubai and Pakistan, with India’s Group A matches scheduled at the Dubai International Stadium.

The tournament will open in Pakistan on February 19, and India will begin their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh.

Team India Departs in Full Strength

Before departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, several key players were spotted, including:

Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana & Arshdeep Singh

All-rounder Hardik Pandya was the last to board, completing the travelling squad.

Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out, Harshit Rana Named Replacement

India will miss star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is sidelined due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana, a promising fast-bowling all-rounder, replaces him.

Additionally, wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal, who joins Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube as non-travelling reserves.

Blockbuster Clashes Ahead

India, two-time Champions Trophy winners, will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20.
>However, the most anticipated match will be against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23, a contest that always ignites cricketing passions worldwide.

India’s final group stage match will be against New Zealand on March 2, a crucial encounter that could determine their knockout-stage fate.

India’s Squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja & Varun Chakravarthy

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