Champions Trophy: Complete Squads of All Eight Teams
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Synopsis
The ICC Champions Trophy kicks off in Pakistan on February 19, featuring the top eight men's ODI teams. Each team has announced their final 15-member squads, with notable changes and injuries affecting lineups.
Key Takeaways
- The ICC Champions Trophy starts on February 19 in Pakistan.
- All eight teams have finalized their 15-member squads.
- India, Pakistan, Australia, and other teams have made last-minute changes.
- The tournament includes 15 matches over 19 days across Pakistan and the UAE.
- Exciting rivalries expected in Group A and Group B.
Dubai, Feb 14 (NationPress) The ICC Champions Trophy is poised to kick off in Pakistan on February 19. This prestigious tournament, making its comeback after an eight-year absence, will feature the top eight men's ODI teams vying for supremacy.
With the squad submission deadline closing on February 12, all participating nations have now revealed their 15-member teams, with several last-minute adjustments altering their lineups.
India, captained by Rohit Sharma, enters the competition with an impressive roster, including eight players from their victorious T20 World Cup 2024 squad. However, a significant setback occurred as pace leader Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out due to injury, leading to the inclusion of young pacer Harshit Rana as his replacement. Additionally, Varun Chakaravarthy has stepped in for Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Defending champions Pakistan, under the captaincy of wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, aim to defend their title from 2017. Their squad includes major players from their last Champions Trophy-winning team, such as Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, and Faheem Ashraf, although they will be without opening batter Saim Ayub due to injury.
The ODI world champions, Australia, enter the tournament with a weakened lineup, missing several senior players. Captain Pat Cummins, along with premier bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, have withdrawn from the squad. In their absence, Steve Smith has taken over the captaincy. They will also miss all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, with newcomers Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson, and Tanveer Sangha stepping up.
New Zealand faced a squad change as pacer Ben Sears was ruled out with a hamstring injury, with Jacob Duffy replacing him. Mitchell Santner leads the Kiwis in his first ICC tournament as captain, commanding a squad that blends youth and experience. The absence of veteran bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee places pressure on Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and young pacer Nathan Smith to perform.
Bangladesh, under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, seeks to improve upon their semi-final finish from 2017. Veteran players Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim provide stability, while promising youngsters Nahid Rana and Rishad Hossain add excitement.
Afghanistan has made a last-minute adjustment, bringing in young spinner Nangyal Kharoti to replace the injured Allah Ghazanfar. Their squad retains experienced stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran bolster the top order.
England welcomes back Joe Root, with Tom Banton replacing the injured Jacob Bethell. Under Jos Buttler's captaincy, their bowling lineup will be led by Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, supported by Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton.
South Africa faces a challenge with Anrich Nortje ruled out due to injury, resulting in the inclusion of Corbin Bosch. Kagiso Rabada spearheads the pace attack, while Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, and Heinrich Klaasen form the batting backbone.
The eight teams are divided into two groups, with the top two from each group progressing to the semifinals. Group A includes hosts Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, promising thrilling rivalries from the subcontinent. Group B features Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.
India will commence their ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 journey against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a match against their arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23. India’s final Group A match will be against New Zealand on March 2.
This tournament marks the first occasion since 1996 that Pakistan will host an ICC event. The 2025 edition features eight teams divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals.
The elite eight-team competition will consist of 15 matches over 19 days in Pakistan and the UAE. All of India’s matches, including the semi-final and final (pending qualification), will take place in Dubai.
All final squads:
Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami.
Bangladesh squad: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka.
New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Australia squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly.
England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
Pakistan squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
