India Squad Delay for Champions Trophy 2025: The Bold BCCI Request
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) for more time to finalize its provisional squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.
The January 12 deadline set by the ICC requires all cricket boards to submit their squads five weeks before the tournament’s start, instead of the usual month prior.
As per a cricbuzz report, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee was initially expected to reveal the squad by the given final date, adhering to the ICC’s guidelines.
However, they are now likely to request an extension, citing the need to assess changes and maintain flexibility.
The ICC’s requirements aim to ensure readiness among all eight participating teams, while allowing liberty for updates closer to the event.
BCCI likely to delay squad announcement for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The BCCI’s bold request for an extension to announce the India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has stirred curiosity among cricket fans.
According to reports from Cricbuzz, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee had initially planned to reveal the squad by January 12 as per International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines.
However, recent commitments in Australia for the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series have pushed the BCCI to seek more time.
This request aligns with their intent to ensure a well-prepared team for the high-stakes tournament.
Adding to the complexity, Team India is set to play a white-ball series against England at home, beginning January 22.
This includes five T20Is followed by a three-match ODI series, concluding on February 6.
As the ODI squad for this series will largely overlap with the Champions Trophy lineup, the BCCI has proposed shifting the squad announcement deadline to January 19.
Such a move reflects their meticulous approach in balancing their ongoing schedule with future challenges.
India’s Champions Trophy Campaign
India’s journey in the Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off in Group A, alongside Bangladesh, New Zealand, and arch-rivals Pakistan.
Their campaign will kickstart against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on February 23, and concluding the group stage against New Zealand on March 2.
This high-octane schedule demands a fully fit and well-prepared side, justifying the BCCI’s bold request for more preparation time.
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