Pant-Yashasvi out, Samson gets a chance, former Indian player chooses Team India for Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025: The Indian team for the Champions Trophy is yet to be announced. But before this, former legendary players of India are selecting their respective teams. Former player Mohammad Kaif has selected the probable squad of the Indian team for the mega event starting from February 19. But he has not given a chance to Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson in his squad.

These batsmen get a chance

Mohammad Kaif has given opportunity to Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as opening batsmen. Apart from this, he has given opportunity to Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in the middle order. Kaif has not given a chance to star players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant in his squad. In place of Pant, he has given a chance to KL Rahul. Obviously, Pant's performance in ODIs has not been great, whereas Rahul's performance has been excellent. He also performed brilliantly as a wicketkeeper for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 and helped the Men in Blue win many matches.

Expressed confidence in these bowlers

Kaif has given opportunity to Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar as spin bowlers. All three spin bowlers are consistently performing well for India. Apart from Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, he has selected Jasprit Bumrah as a fast bowler. Shami played his last match for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. After this he has not been seen playing for India.

Mohammad Kaif chose 15 member Indian team

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. , Mohammed Shami.

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