India will enter the tournament as heavy favourites, having shown exceptional form in limited-overs cricket in recent years. They came agonizingly close to their third ICC Cricket World Cup title in 2023, losing to Australia by six wickets in the final.

The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet to pick the T20I squad for the series against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. While Bumrah and Siraj are set for a break, uncertainty surrounds Shami's recall.

Will BCCI delay squad announcement? Will Jasprit Bumrah make into the Champions Trophy team? Will Mohammed Shami make a cut? All answers here

BCCI is likely to postpone the announcement of India's Champions Trophy squad beyond the set deadline by the ICC.

BCCI has decided to request an extension from the ICC to announce India's squad for the Champions Trophy, which was supposed to be revealed by January 12.

Since his stellar performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Mohammed Shami has been left out of the Indian squad. What are his chances to join the team for the Champions Trophy?

India is set to fiercely contest the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, with hopes of winning back the title they last secured in 2013. The tournament will take place in Dubai, a ground where the team feels right at home,

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may not be able to announce the provisional ODI squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament as they have reportedly requested an extension of the January 12 deadline from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Despite poor run with bat Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be forming the core of Indian batting. There is also concerns over the availability of pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.