With the February 11 deadline for the final squad submissions officially closing, all eight teams participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have unveiled their respective squads. The tournament, set to be played across Pakistan and the UAE from February 19, will feature some of the biggest names in world cricket.
Late Squad Changes and Key Exclusions
Several teams have been forced to make late changes due to injuries and other concerns.
- Australia made five changes to their squad, with key players ruled out due to injuries.
- India suffered a major blow with Jasprit Bumrah ruled out, prompting the inclusion of Varun Chakaravarthy in the final 15-member squad.
- The final squad announcements for some teams came down to the wire, with selectors looking for a balance between experience and emerging talent.
Tournament Format
The eight teams are divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the semi-finals.
Group A:
- India
- Pakistan (Hosts)
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B:
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
Full Squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Group A
Bangladesh
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
India
- Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand
- Mitchell Santner (c), 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, Will Young.
Pakistan
- Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Group B
Afghanistan
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
- Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami.
Australia
- Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
- Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly.
England
- Jos Buttler (c), 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, Mark Wood.
South Africa
- Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
- Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka.
Key Storylines Heading into the Tournament
India’s Pace Attack Adjustments
The loss of Jasprit Bumrah is a significant setback for India, given his impact in high-pressure matches. Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh will now play key roles in leading India’s pace attack alongside Mohammed Shami.
Australia’s Squad Overhaul
With injuries ruling out their premier pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, Australia has introduced a fresh-looking pace attack, led by Nathan Ellis and Spencer Johnson. Steve Smith has been tasked with leading a squad that has undergone multiple changes.
England Banking on Jofra Archer’s Comeback
England’s squad sees the return of Jofra Archer, who has battled injuries over the past few years. His inclusion could be pivotal in England’s title ambitions, alongside Mark Wood and Adil Rashid.
Pakistan’s Home Advantage
As co-hosts of the tournament, Pakistan will have home conditions favoring their potent bowling lineup. With a pace attack spearheaded by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, they are expected to be strong contenders for the semi-finals.
Tournament Schedule and Key Fixtures
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19, with the group-stage matches running until the end of February. Key fixtures include:
- February 22: India vs. Pakistan
- February 23: Australia vs. England
- February 25: South Africa vs. Afghanistan
- February 27: New Zealand vs. Bangladesh
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final showdown in March.
With all teams now finalizing their 15-member squads, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a thrilling event. While injuries have forced last-minute changes, teams remain optimistic about their prospects. Cricket fans can expect high-intensity encounters as some of the world’s best players battle it out for one of cricket’s most prestigious titles.Stay tuned as teams begin their final preparations before the first match on February 19!
