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India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: key players who were left out

India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: key players who were left out.

India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: key players who were left out.

NEW DELHI: As India finalizes its squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, several talented players have unfortunately missed out on selection. Despite strong performances and promising form, these cricketers were overlooked due to the team’s strategic choices, with a focus on all-rounders and versatile players. Here’s a look at the key players who didn’t make the cut for the prestigious tournament.

 

India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: key players who were left out.

 

Nitish Kumar Reddy: The 21-year-old Indian batting all-rounder was in great contention to make the Champions Trophy squad after a stellar performance in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Reddy seemed set to secure a spot as a backup for Hardik Pandya. However, due to the UAE conditions favoring spin, the Indian management opted to bring in spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar instead.

 

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India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: key players who were left out.

 

Mohammed Siraj: The Indian pacer, often underrated, has been a consistent performer for India. He bowled the most overs across all formats for India in the past two years, and many expected his inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad. However, the team management decided to select Arshdeep Singh as the third pace bowler, recognizing his ability to perform effectively in all phases of the game, as highlighted by Indian captain Rohit Sharma during the squad announcement press conference.

 

India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: key players who were left out.

 

Sanju Samson: The wicketkeeper-batsman has become an integral part of India’s T20I side and made a strong case for inclusion after scoring a century in his last ODI. Samson’s versatility being able to bat at the top or lower order would have added great depth to the batting lineup. However, the team management chose Rishabh Pant instead as the backup keeper for KL Rahul.

 

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India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: key players who were left out.

 

Karun Nair: Karun Nair had a sensational run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, amassing 752 runs in his last 8 innings with an average of 752. His remarkable form made him a strong contender for the squad, but the Indian team management opted for more all-round options, making it difficult to accommodate another batsman.

 

India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: key players who were left out.

 

Ravi Bishnoi: The leg-spinner has been a mainstay of India’s T20I team and was considered for a backup spot for Kuldeep Yadav in the Champions Trophy squad. However, with all-round options like Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar already in the squad, the selectors decided against picking a second specialist spinner.

 

Although these players missed out on the 2025 Champions Trophy squad, their talent remains undeniable. The team’s strategic focus on versatility and balance influenced the decisions, but these cricketers will likely play key roles in India’s future campaigns. Their time to shine may come soon, as attention now shifts to the squad selected for the prestigious tournament.

 

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