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India Prepares for 2025 Champions Trophy Challenge

India is set to participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will take place from February 19 to March 9. The tournament will feature a hybrid model, with most matches being hosted in Pakistan, while India's games will be played in Dubai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to finalize the squad by the end of the week, with the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, facing crucial decisions regarding player fitness and form.

Key players like Mohammed Shami are under the spotlight as he returns to domestic cricket following rehabilitation. Jasprit Bumrah is also a concern, as he is recovering from back spasms and has sought advice from a New Zealand-based orthopedic surgeon. The fitness of these players will be pivotal for India's chances in the tournament.

Ravindra Jadeja's recent form in ODIs has raised questions about his inclusion in the squad, with Axar Patel emerging as a strong contender for his position. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav's fitness is uncertain, while Varun Chakravarthy's impressive T20I performances in 2024, where he took 17 wickets at an average of 12.41, have put him in contention for a spot in the squad.

Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket is also in doubt following a disappointing run in the 2024/25 season, where he managed only 164 runs in eight Tests at an average of 10.93. Meanwhile, India currently leads the ICC ODI team rankings with 5,298 points and a rating of 118, closely followed by Australia and Pakistan. As the teams prepare for the Champions Trophy, all will start from scratch with zero points and net run rate.

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