The announcement of Team India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was scheduled for today (January 18) at 12:30 PM in Mumbai, the financial capital. According to media reports, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar were expected to reveal the squad during a press conference. However, it is now 2:00 PM, and the team has not been announced yet, leaving many cricket fans asking when the announcement will happen. If you have the same question, read the article carefully for the latest update regarding this matter.
A journalist invited to the event by the BCCI has shared that the Indian think tank is currently holding a meeting regarding the selection process. This ongoing meeting is the reason for the press conference’s delay.
Press Conference Delayed for Team India’s Squad Announcement
A person named @ShayanAcharya shared on his X account(formally Twitter) that the delay in announcing Team India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is due to an ongoing meeting. He stated, “The meeting is still going on. That’s why the press conference is getting delayed a bit.”
Reports indicate that an important closed-door meeting is happening between captain Rohit Sharma, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and other key members. Once the meeting concludes, they will address the press and answer all questions.
The meeting is still on, so the press conference has been ‘slightly delayed’. @sportstarweb pic.twitter.com/a1mzlUE64V
— Shayan Acharya (@ShayanAcharya) January 18, 2025
Squads of Six Countries Announced for Champions Trophy 2025
Australia
Pat Cummins (captain), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardy, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa.
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (captain), Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Ryan Rickleton (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Tony de Zorji, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, and Anrich Nortje.
Afghanistan
Hasmatullah Shahidi (captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Umarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, and Naved Zadran.
Bangladesh
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanjid Hasan, Tauheed Hriday, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmudullah, Zaker Ali Anik, Mehdi Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Nahid Rana.
England
Jos Buttler (captain), 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, and Mark Wood.
New Zealand
Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, and Will Young.