Champions Trophy 2025 / Will Team India change for Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma hinted

All the teams have announced their squads for the Champions Trophy 2025, but the possibility of change still remains. Varun Chakravarthy's entry ahead of the India-England ODI series has increased the buzz. Rohit Sharma indicated that he is an option, leaving the possibility of change open.

Champions Trophy 2025: The countdown to the Champions Trophy 2025 has begun, and the squads of all the eight teams have been announced. However, there is still room for change. The preparations for the stadium in Pakistan and Dubai are in the final stages, but in the meantime discussions have intensified about possible changes in the Indian team.

Questions raised by Varun Chakraborty's entry

Before the ODI series between India and England, the BCCI had announced the team, in which Varun Chakraborty's name was not there. But he was included in the team just two days before the start of the series. The special thing is that no player got injured, yet this change was made. Jasprit Bumrah was out of the first two ODIs, but now he is considered certain to be out of the third match as well, which has also raised questions about his playing in the Champions Trophy.

Rohit Sharma's statement and indications

When captain Rohit Sharma was questioned about this change before the ODI series, he did not say anything clearly but indicated that Varun Chakraborty could be a special option. He said that there is something different in Varun and the team is trying him under a new strategy. However, no final decision has been taken regarding his inclusion in the Champions Trophy.

Tradition of changes in ICC tournaments

This is not the first time that India has changed its squad before an ICC tournament. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, Shardul Thakur was included in the team by dropping Axar Patel at the last moment. In the 2023 ODI World Cup also, Ravichandran Ashwin was given a place in the team by removing Axar Patel at the last moment. In such a situation, there is a possibility of change this time too, because according to ICC rules, teams can make changes in their squads till February 12.

Will there be more changes in Team India?

After the entry of Varun Chakraborty, now there is speculation whether India will make more changes in the final squad for the Champions Trophy. Considering the doubts about Bumrah's fitness, the new strategy in the spin department and the recent form of the players, some more decisions may be taken in the coming days. Now everyone's eyes are on the next step of BCCI and the team management.