Big News: India's squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 to be announced on this date, know the deadline here

Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and India's squad for the showpiece event is yet to be announced

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India's batting maestros Virat Kohli (R) and Rohit Sharma in this frame

India's batting maestros Virat Kohli (R) and Rohit Sharma in this frame

Highlights:

India's squad for the Champions Trophy is likely to be announced on January 11

The deadline for teams to submit their respective squads is January 12

All eyes are on on India's squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 which is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9.

India's Champions Trophy squad to be announced on January 11

Meanwhile, Sports Tak has learnt that the deadline for the teams to submitting their respective squads for the Champions Trophy 2025 is January 12. It has also been learnt that India's squad for the marquee tournament is likely to be announced on January 11.

The highly anticipated ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in hybrid model, is set to return after an eight-year absence, featuring eight teams competing in 15 matches. ICC recently announced the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, including the exciting group stage clash between India and Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai.

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The eight participating teams will be divided into two groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. This round-robin format will determine the finalists, with the tournament kicking off on February 19 and concluding on March 9.

Notably, India will start their Champions Trophy campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh. But all eyes will be hooked on the high-octane drama between India and Pakistan which is slated to be played on February 23 in Dubai.

The semi-finals will be held on March 4 and 5 respectively followed by the grand finale on March 9. In case India mange to make it to the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal and final, it will be played in Dubai. If they fail to reach the knock outs, it will Pakistan's Gaddafi Stadium which will host the matches as per the hybrid model.

India's schedule for Champions Trophy 2025

India vs Bangladesh: February 20 (Dubai)
India vs Pakistan: February 23 (Dubai)
India vs New Zealand: March 2 (Dubai)
Semi-final (if qualified): March 4 (Dubai)
Final (if qualified): March 9 (Dubai)

Champions Trophy 2025's full schedule:

February 19, Wednesday Pakistan vs New Zealand Group A 2:30 PM National Stadium, Karachi
February 20, Thursday India vs Bangladesh Group A 2:30 PM Dubai International Stadium
February 21, Friday Afghanistan vs South Africa Group B 2:30 PM National Stadium, Karachi
February 22, Saturday Australia vs England Group B 2:30 PM Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
February 23, Sunday India vs Pakistan Group A 2:30 PM Dubai International Stadium
February 24, Monday Bangladesh vs New Zealand Group A 2:30 PM Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
February 25, Tuesday Australia vs South Africa Group B 2:30 PM Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
February 26, Wednesday Afghanistan vs England Group B 2:30 PM Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
February 27, Thursday Pakistan vs Bangladesh Group A 2:30 PM Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
February 28, Friday Australia vs Afghanistan Group B 2:30 PM Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
March 1, Saturday England vs South Africa Group B 2:30 PM National Stadium, Karachi
March 2, Sunday India vs New Zealand Group A 2:30 PM Dubai International Stadium
March 4, Tuesday Semi-final 1 Semi-finals 2:30 PM Dubai International Stadium
March 5, Wednesday Semi-final 2 Semi-finals 2:30 PM Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
March 9, Sunday Winner semi-final 1 vs winner semi-final 2 Final 2:30 PM Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore/Dubai International Stadium

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