Since his stellar performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Mohammed Shami has been left out of the Indian squad. What are his chances to join the team for the Champions Trophy?

India turns focus to limited-overs cricket with upcoming T20I and ODI series against England after Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia. The series is pre-cursor to the ICC Champions Trophy which begins on 19 February with India playing a day later in Dubai.

India is set to fiercely contest the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, with hopes of winning back the title they last secured in 2013. The tournament will take place in Dubai, a ground where the team feels right at home,

India are expected to play a practice match in Dubai ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, which will take place at the same venue, according to a report from India Today. The ICC is currently working on finalizing practice facilities across the four venues in Pakistan and organizing the warm-up schedule for the eight teams participating in the prestigious tournament.

In an interaction with Star Sports, Sanjay Bangar said that he would pick KL Rahul as his first-choice wicketkeeper-batter who will come in at no.5. However, he wants Sanju Samson as the backup wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant,