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This time the hosting of Champions Trophy 2025 is in the hands of Pakistan. So far, 6 out of eight teams have been announced for the tournament. Whereas the squads of India and Pakistan are yet to be announced. Team India can be announced by 18th or 19th January. Meanwhile, the selectors of Team India may be seen in some tension regarding some players.
The Indian team got balance with KL Rahul playing the role of wicketkeeper during the ODI World Cup 2023, but now it seems that due to the return of Rishabh Pant, he will not take up this responsibility in limited overs cricket. The 15-member team for the Champions Trophy will be selected in the national selection committee meeting to be held on January 19. In this meeting, the fitness of the second wicketkeeper and Kuldeep Yadav can be discussed, because if he is not fit at the right time, then some other leg spinner may get a chance in his place.
The matter may be stuck on the wicketkeeper
As far as wicketkeeper is concerned, Rishabh Pant is being considered the first choice for this post. There could be a contest between Dhruv Jurel, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan for the position of second wicketkeeper. However, Jurrell’s selection seems more likely given the current situation. Sanju Samson decided not to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, weakening his case. Ishan Kishan has scored 933 runs in 27 ODIs, including a double century, but due to his absence from domestic cricket, he may have escaped the attention of the selection committee.
Kuldeep Yadav’s fitness is a big tension
Jurel has made an impact in both the wicketkeeper and batsman roles whenever he has got the chance and has been on the radar of selection committees for limited overs cricket. There can also be a serious discussion in the selection committee meeting regarding the role of leg spinner for the Champions Trophy. Kuldeep Yadav will have to undergo a fitness test soon, and if he is not fit, then KKR’s Varun Chakravarthy or Ravi Bishnoi may get a chance. Both of them have performed brilliantly in T20 International cricket, and coach Gautam Gambhir is also familiar with their skills, as he has worked with both of them before.
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