By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | February 15, 2025
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Skipper Rohit Sharma will lead India and open the innings in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
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With Rohit at top Shubman Gill will open, who had an impressive ODI series recently.
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At No. 3, Virat Kohli remains India’s most reliable batter, especially against Pakistan, a team he has dominated over the years.
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Shreyas Iyer, in sublime touch, will take the No. 4 position.
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Followed by KL Rahul at No. 5, whose adaptability makes him a crucial asset.
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Hardik Pandya will lead the all-round department, playing a key role with both bat and ball.
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Alongside him, Ravindra Jadeja will bring his left-arm spin and dynamic fielding, making him a potential X-factor.
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Axar Patel adds further spin-bowling depth and can contribute with the bat.
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In the middle overs, Kuldeep Yadav will be India’s key wicket-taker on the dry surfaces of Dubai.
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With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out, Mohammed Shami will spearhead the pace attack, making a strong comeback after injury.
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He will be joined by Arshdeep Singh, the talented left-arm pacer looking to translate his T20I success into the 50-over format.