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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the Indian cricket team will strictly adhere to the International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines regarding the dress code during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is scheduled to begin on February 19, with matches being hosted in Pakistan and Dubai.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, who recently succeeded Jay Shah, dismissed rumors of objections to featuring “Pakistan” on the team jersey as part of the host nation’s representation. Speaking to PTI, Saikia stated, “BCCI will follow every uniform-related ICC rule during the Champions Trophy. Whatever the other teams will do regarding the logo and dress code, we are going to follow in true letter and spirit.”
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Speculations on Rohit Sharma’s Travel Plans
While the Indian team’s participation in the tournament is confirmed, a decision on captain Rohit Sharma’s travel to Pakistan for the pre-tournament opening ceremony and media engagements is still pending.
The curtain-raiser, which includes a photoshoot and press conference involving all captains, is scheduled for February 16-17. According to ICC regulations, all team captains must attend these official events. Saikia commented, “Whether Rohit Sharma travels to Pakistan for ICC media engagements is something that’s still not decided.”
Hybrid Tournament Model
Due to political and logistical considerations, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in a hybrid format. India will play all their matches, including the knockout games (if qualified), in Dubai, while Pakistan will host the remaining fixtures.
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
The BCCI has announced a strong 15-member squad for the tournament, which will also participate in the preceding ODI series against England.
India Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammad Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravindra Jadeja
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a spectacle, with the Indian team aiming to make a mark in the hybrid-hosted tournament. Fans eagerly await clarity on Rohit Sharma’s participation in the opening ceremony and the team’s performance on the global stage.
