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Dubai: ICC Champions Trophy will begin from February 19 under Pakistan’s hosting, in which Team India (Indian team) will play all its matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. All the fans were eagerly waiting for the announcement of the Indian team for this important tournament, which was announced on January 18. While the names of many players were already decided in this 15-member team, some surprising decisions were also seen. We are going to tell you about those players included in the Team India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 who have the experience of playing the most ODI matches.
Team India last participated in the Champions Trophy in 2017 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, while in 2013 when Team India won this trophy under the captaincy of Dhoni, Kohli was also a part of the squad in that. This time all eyes will be on the performance of Virat Kohli, who is playing as a player. Kohli has played 295 ODIs so far, in which he has scored 13906 runs.
Team India captain Rohit Sharma is once again going to have a huge responsibility on his shoulders in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Rohit was also a part of the Indian team in the Champions Trophy held in 2017. Rohit has played 265 ODIs so far, in which he has scored 10866 runs at an average of 49.16. Rohit has a very good record with the bat in ICC tournaments.
The third most experienced player in Team India for the Champions Trophy 2025 is Ravindra Jadeja, who has played 197 ODIs so far and has played a very important role during this time with bat and ball. While Jadeja has scored 2756 runs with the bat at an average of 32.42, in bowling he has managed to take 220 wickets at an average of 36.07.
Kuldeep Yadav is returning to Team India after a long time after being fully fit. Kuldeep Yadav was not a part of the Indian team’s squad in the Champions Trophy held in 2017, but this time he has definitely been included in the team. Kuldeep has played 106 ODIs so far, in which he has taken 172 wickets at an average of 26. Kuldeep can play the role of a match-winning bowler in the upcoming tournament.
All the fans were eyeing the return of Mohammed Shami and he has also been included in Team India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Shami was also a part of the Indian team in this tournament played in the year 2017. Shami has played 101 ODI matches so far and has managed to take 195 wickets in them at an average of 23.68
