Cricket

India Announce Squad for Champions Trophy; Rohit Sharma to Lead

India Announce Squad for Champions Trophy; Rohit Sharma to Lead

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Captain Rohit Sharma will lead the side, with Hardik Pandya named as vice-captain.

The squad features a blend of experience and youth, with notable inclusions of uncapped all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh. Veterans like Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja retain their spots.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasized the balanced composition, stating that the squad covers all bases for conditions expected in the tournament. The Champions Trophy begins next month with India's opening match against Bangladesh.

Share this article: