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Champion’s Trophy Updates Till Now
Champion’s Trophy Updates Till Now
Champions Trophy: Teams face challenges at the upcoming ICC event.
February 9
In South Africa’s Champion Trophy squad, Bosch to replace Nortje
South Africa has picked Corbin Bosch, a pace-bowling all-rounder, to replace Anrich Nortje. Bosch, who had a great run in the SA20 series, will join his brother Ethan in Pakistan for the ongoing tri-series. Young pacer Kwena Maphaka has also been included as a backup player. Bosch, Maphaka, and batsman Tony de Zorzi will join the team in Pakistan and might play in the tri-series against New Zealand. Additionally, former Pakistan player Yasir Arafat will be South Africa's consultant until the tournament ends.
February 6
Cummins, Hazlewood not be available for the Champions Trophy
Australia is facing a tough situation ahead of the Champions Trophy. Their captain, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood are both out due to injuries. Additionally, Marcus Stoinis has retired from ODIs, and Mitchell Marsh has withdrawn because of a back injury. These setbacks have led to four changes in their squad.
February 5
Cummins's Availability is uncertain for the Champions Trophy
Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, said it's very unlikely that Pat Cummins will be fit in time for the ICC Champions Trophy. Josh Hazlewood's fitness is also in doubt. Cummins, who is supposed to be the captain, hasn't started bowling again due to an ankle injury. Because of this, Australia needs to find both a fast bowler and a new captain. With Mitchell Marsh already out, Steve Smith and Travis Head are the top choices for the new captain, and a final decision will be made soon.
January 31
Fakhar Zaman is back in the Pakistan squad
Pakistan has brought back opener Fakhar Zaman for the Champions Trophy defence at home. Only three players from their 2017 title-winning squad are still in the team, including Zaman, who scored a memorable century in the final against India.
Shakeel, who last played an ODI in the 2023 World Cup, has been rewarded for his consistent performances in home Test matches. Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah have also been recalled after their recent strong performances in domestic competitions. Muhammad Irfan Khan and Sufyan Moqim have been replaced by these two from Pakistan's last ODI series in South Africa.
Squad: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Khushdil Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Shaheen Shah Afridi
January 30
No need for Rohit to Go to Pakistan
There won't be an opening ceremony or captains' photo-op for the Champions Trophy. Because of this, India's Rohit Sharma doesn't need to travel to Pakistan, ending any rumours about him crossing the border. The organizers, ICC and PCB, decided against it due to logistical challenges, as teams will arrive in Pakistan on different dates. However, the PCB will still host local pre-event ceremonies in Lahore and Karachi.
January 22
India's jersey to feature ICC-approved tournament logo
The BCCI has clarified that the Indian team will follow ICC guidelines for the tournament, confirming that their jersey will feature the official ICC logo, which includes Pakistan's name. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed controversy over the matter, stating, "We will follow the ICC directive." The decision aligns with past ICC events where host nations' names appeared on tournament logos.
January 18
Bumrah, Shami to be available in India's CT squad
India's squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 includes Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Hardik Pandya. Shubman Gill is the vice-captain, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hasn't played an ODI yet, is also included.
Bumrah's selection depends on his recovery from back spasms. If he recovers, he'll lead the pace attack with Shami. Arshdeep Singh is the third pace bowler, while Mohammed Siraj is not included.
The all-rounders are Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. The wicket-keepers are KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant.
Squad: Shubman Gill (vc), Rohit Sharma (c), Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant(wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal
January 13
Nortje, Ngidi backs to SA squad
South Africa has named fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi in their 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy. Both players are returning from long injury layoffs. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj are also back in the ODI squad after missing the previous series against Pakistan.
Nortje is returning after a fractured toe that kept him out since the Men's World T20 final last June. Ngidi had been sidelined since November due to a groin injury.
However, Andile Phehlukwayo, Corbin Bosch, and left-arm spinner Bjorn Fortuin have not been selected. Gerald Coetzee is still recovering from a groin injury suffered in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Squad: Tony de Zorzi,Temba Bavuma (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen.
January 12
Ibrahim Zadran invited again to Afghanistan's CT squad
Right-handed batter Ibrahim Zadran, who had been out of international action since June 2024 with an ankle injury, returns to the Afghanistan squad. Hashmatullah Shahidi will continue to captain the ODI side, with Rahmat Shah as his deputy.
AM Ghazanfar has been preferred over Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who wasn't considered for selection in the 50-over format upon advice from his doctor. It will be the mystery spinner's first involvement as part of the senior Afghanistan men's squad for the first time in an ICC event.
Afghanistan squad: Rahmat Shah (VC), Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, AM Ghazanfar, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Naveed Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Farid Ahmad Malik.
January 11
Santner to captained NZ in Champions Trophy
Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand in the Champions Trophy in February, after successfully leading the team in Sri Lanka. The squad includes young fast bowlers Ben Sears William O'Rourke, and Nathan Smith, an all-rounder who hasn't played an ODI yet.
Experienced bowlers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson are also in the team. For batting, they have Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Devon Conway.
Squad: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Will O'Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young
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