India`s best XI of missing players in Champions Trophy

India`s best XI of missing players in Champions Trophy AFP Mid-Day Sports By Mid-Day online Published Jan 21, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

After scoring back-to-back half-centuries on debut, Sai Sudharsan, a rising star, misses out, sparking debate about his exclusion for the Champions Trophy [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ruturaj Gaikwad, with an impressive List A average of 58.16, remains a surprise omission from India`s Champions Trophy squad, despite solid form [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Riyan Parag, known for his explosive batting and handy off-spin, was trusted by the team management before injury but misses out on the Champions Trophy squad [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Nitish Kumar Reddy, with his impressive all-round performances in T20Is and Tests, could have been a valuable asset for India in the Champions Trophy [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Despite excelling in T20Is, Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy, with minimal ODI experience, are overlooked for India’s 2025 Champions Trophy squad [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, finds himself out of contention for the Champions Trophy squad after being overlooked since the 2023 World Cup [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Despite an outstanding ODI record, Mohammed Siraj’s exclusion from India’s Champions Trophy squad raises significant questions among cricket pundits [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Despite a remarkable Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun Nair’s limited experience in ODIs keeps him out of India’s Champions Trophy 2025 plans [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

With his T20I success and near inclusion in the 2023 World Cup, Tilak Verma’s exclusion from the 2025 Champions Trophy squad is a questionable decision [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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