Indian Cricket Team Heads to Dubai for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, has departed for Dubai to compete in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With a strong squad and high expectations, India aims to reclaim the trophy after their 2013 triumph.

The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of captain Rohit Sharma, has departed for Dubai to take part in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The event will be held from February 19 to March 9, with India hosting all its matches in Dubai rather than Pakistan because of political tensions.
The Indian Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) has confirmed the 15-man team for the tournament. The team include players as well as some new faces.
Batsmen:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
Wicketkeepers:
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant
All-rounders:
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
Bowlers:
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarth
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Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out Due to Injury
The most significant loss for India is Jasprit Bumrah, who has been forced out of the tournament because of a lower back injury. Harshit Rana, a young fast bowler, replaces him and will play his first-ever ICC event.
CAPTAIN ROHIT SHARMA ON THE WAY TO DUBAI....!!!! [RevSportz]
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 15, 2025
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India's Schedule for the Group Stage Matches
India's team is grouped in Group A with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Below is the entire
schedule for India's group stage matches:
- February 20 – India vs. Bangladesh (Dubai)
- February 23 – India vs. Pakistan (Dubai)
- March 2 – India vs. New Zealand (Dubai)
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