With just one week remaining until the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 commences, all participating nations have finalized their squads and announced the players who will compete in Pakistan and the UAE.
As the tournament approaches, here is the complete list of confirmed squads set to participate:
Group A
Bangladesh
Having reached the semi-finals in the last ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in 2017, Bangladesh will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto as they aim to advance further this time.
Notably, Shakib Al-Hasan and Litton Das have been omitted from a squad that features the seasoned talents of Mahmadullah and Mushfiqur Rahim, alongside some promising young players.
Nahid Rana, recognized as Bangladesh’s fastest bowler, consistently exceeds speeds of 150kph, while Rishad Hossain made an impressive debut in T20I cricket by hitting a six for his first scoring shot, and he also launched the first ball he faced in ODIs for six. Both players, at 22 years old, are eager to make a significant impact.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
India
The Indian team features eight players who were instrumental in their triumph at the latest ICC global tournament, the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, including captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli.
However, they will be missing key fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who withdrew late due to a back injury. His spot has been filled by 22-year-old Harshit Rana, who made his ODI debut against England earlier this year and took 19 wickets, contributing to the Kolkata Knight Riders' victory in last year's IPL.
Mohammed Shami, who was the top wicket-taker at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 with 24 wickets, is also included in India's bowling lineup.
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand
Mitchell Santner will lead the Black Caps for the first time at an ICC event, heading a squad that includes several new faces.
With Tim Southee and Trent Boult stepping back, players like Will O’Rourke, Nathan Smith, and Ben Sears are eager to make their mark, competing alongside experienced bowlers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson for a place in the lineup.
Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, and Rachin Ravindra, who amassed 578 runs during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, form the backbone of a seasoned batting order.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Pakistan
In 2017, Pakistan emerged victorious, and they are now looking to replicate that success by relying on some of their key players from that tournament. Fakhar Zaman, who made a significant contribution with a century in the final eight years ago, joins Babar Azam and Faheem Ashraf in the squad. Mohammad Rizwan leads the team, although they will miss the promising talent of Saim Ayub due to injury. The pace attack is spearheaded by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf.
Pakistan's squad includes: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Group B
Afghanistan
Afghanistan faced a last-minute adjustment to their lineup when spinner AM Ghazanfar was sidelined due to a back injury, prompting the inclusion of 20-year-old left-arm bowler Nangyal Kharoti. They will also be without the key spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman; however, Rashid Khan, who made history by reaching 100 ODI wickets in just 43 matches, remains a vital part of the team.
The batting order is strengthened by Ibrahim Zadran, who played a crucial role with a match-winning 87 against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, and followed it up with an unbeaten 129 against Australia. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who accumulated 280 runs in the same tournament, is also part of the lineup.
Afghanistan's squad consists of: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, and Naveed Zadran.
Australia
Australia is currently without several key players, including Mitchell Starc (personal reasons), Pat Cummins (ankle), Josh Hazlewood (hip), and Mitchell Marsh (back). Additionally, Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from ODI cricket.
To address the absence of these seamers, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson will step in, while spinner Tanveer Sangha will provide support to Adam Zampa.
In Cummins' absence, Steve Smith will take on the captaincy and is expected to play a crucial role in a batting lineup that also includes Travis Head, who recently scored an impressive 137 in Australia’s victory over India in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final.
Australia: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
England
England, under the leadership of Jos Buttler, has added Tom Banton to their 15-member squad. The 26-year-old, who recently scored two centuries in the ILT20 in the UAE, replaces the injured Jacob Bethell.
The squad features Joe Root, who returns to the 50-over format after not participating since the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. This will mark his third appearance in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, alongside Buttler, Adil Rashid, and Mark Wood, who have all previously played in the tournament.
Surrey players Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith, both of whom made impressive debuts in Test cricket in 2024, are included, along with fast bowler Jofra Archer.
England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
South Africa
The Proteas faced a setback with the late withdrawal of Anrich Nortje due to a back injury, leading to Corbin Bosch being named as his replacement.
Temba Bavuma will captain the team and is expected to open the batting, with Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton competing for the position alongside him. The middle order features a powerful lineup, including Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Heinrich Klaasen.
Kagiso Rabada spearheads the pace attack, while Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi provide the spin options.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
