Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary is jubilant after Rohit Sharma-led India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy in Barbados. After the match, seniors Virat Kohli, captain Rohit and spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20Is. While a transition in the T20I side is certain, there were uncertainties around whether the senior players will be available for the Champions Trophy 2025 which is scheduled to take place in February-March on Pakistan soil. Shah assured that a similar squad will be in action in the Champions Trophy which will be in ODI format.
"Transition has already happened with three greats retiring," Shah was quoted as saying by PTI.
"The way this team is progressing, our target is to win the World Test Championship final and Champions Trophy. There will be a similar squad playing there. The seniors will be there," he added.
Kohli has won the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup but is yet to win the World Test Championship (WTC) trophy despite India making it to the final twice.
Rohit and Kohli were part of the side that played in the last edition of Champions Trophy in England. In 2017, India lost to arch-rivals Pakistan led by Sarfaraz Ahmed. The Champions Trophy will also be a chance for the Indian team to assert their dominance.
Upcoming ODI series
After a much-deserved break, the seasoned trio is likely to be available for the Sri Lanka tour where India will play three ODIs and as many T20Is. The next two ODI series leading up to Champions Trophy 2025 are against New Zealand and England at home.
Shah announced whopping Rs 125 crore prize for T20 World Cup 2024 winners
“I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement,” Shah wrote in a post on X a day after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in Barbados.
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