The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in the West Indies and the USA. This year’s selection reflects a mix of experienced stalwarts and promising young talent.
With Rohit Sharma leading the squad, and Hardik Pandya named vice-captain, India is eyeing its second T20 World Cup title, after a long wait since 2007.
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India’s T20 World Cup 2025 Squad (Final List)
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Opening Batsman |
| Shubman Gill | Opening Batsman |
| Virat Kohli | Top-order Batsman |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Middle-order Batsman |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | Backup Wicketkeeper |
| Hardik Pandya (VC) | All-rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | Spin All-rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Left-arm Spinner |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Leg-spinner |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Left-arm Pacer |
| Shivam Dube | Power-hitter/All-rounder |
📝 Note: KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were not included due to injuries and poor IPL 2025 form.
Team Strategy & Analysis
- Batting Depth: With the inclusion of aggressive hitters like Suryakumar Yadav, Pant, and Gill, India has ensured strong depth in the top and middle order.
- Bowling Variety: The squad boasts a good mix of pace (Bumrah, Siraj, Arshdeep) and spin (Chahal, Kuldeep, Jadeja).
- All-round Options: Pandya, Jadeja, and Dube provide flexibility with both bat and ball.
- Wicketkeeping Backup: Both Pant and Samson are match-ready as dynamic keeper-batsmen.
📅 India’s Group Stage Matches – T20 World Cup 2025
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 4 | Pakistan | New York |
| June 8 | Ireland | Miami |
| June 11 | Canada | Florida |
| June 14 | USA | New York |
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