England has become the first team to reveal its 15-member squad the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as well as for the T20I and ODI series on their upcoming tour of India, starting next month . The squads, led by skipper Jos Buttler, feature a blend of seasoned stars and promising talent as England looks to bounce back from a disappointing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign.
Joe Root Back in ODI Squad
The experienced Joe Root, who last played ODIs during the World Cup, has been recalled to England’s ODI squad for the Champions Trophy. Despite England’s poor showing in the tournament, where they won just three of nine matches and failed to progress beyond the group stage, Root’s return bolsters the batting lineup.
The 33-year-old has an impressive record, amassing 6,522 runs in 171 ODIs at an average of 47.60, with 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries to his name. He has been in immaculate form as of late and his inclusion underlines England’s intention to regain form ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Ben Stokes Absent Due to Injury
Notably missing from the squads is all-rounder Ben Stokes, who continues to recover from a hamstring injury sustained during England’s Test series against New Zealand. His absence creates opportunities for younger players to step up in the crucial white-ball assignments.
England ODI Squad for India Tour & Champions Trophy 2025
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Jos Buttler |
| Batter | Joe Root |
| Batter/All-rounder | Harry Brook |
| All-rounder | Jacob Bethell |
| All-rounder | Brydon Carse |
| All-rounder | Liam Livingstone |
| Batter/Wicketkeeper | Ben Duckett |
| Batter/Wicketkeeper | Jamie Smith |
| Bowler | Jofra Archer |
| Bowler | Gus Atkinson |
| Bowler | Jamie Overton |
| Bowler | Saqib Mahmood |
| Bowler | Mark Wood |
| Spinner | Adil Rashid |
| Batter/Wicketkeeper | Phil Salt |
England T20I Squad for India Tour
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Jos Buttler |
| Spinner | Rehan Ahmed |
| Bowler | Jofra Archer |
| Bowler | Gus Atkinson |
| Batter/All-rounder | Harry Brook |
| All-rounder | Jacob Bethell |
| All-rounder | Brydon Carse |
| All-rounder | Liam Livingstone |
| Batter/Wicketkeeper | Ben Duckett |
| Batter/Wicketkeeper | Jamie Smith |
| Bowler | Jamie Overton |
| Bowler | Saqib Mahmood |
| Bowler | Mark Wood |
| Spinner | Adil Rashid |
| Batter/Wicketkeeper | Phil Salt |
England’s India Tour: A Packed Schedule
The tour kicks off with a five-match T20I series, starting on January 22 in Kolkata, followed by three ODIs from February 6 to February 12. The matches will serve as critical preparation for England as they aim to reclaim their white-ball dominance.
T20I Schedule:
- 1st T20I: January 22, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- 2nd T20I: January 25, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- 3rd T20I: January 28, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- 4th T20I: January 31, MCA Stadium, Pune
- 5th T20I: February 2, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
ODI Schedule:
- 1st ODI: February 6, VCA Stadium, Nagpur
- 2nd ODI: February 9, Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- 3rd ODI: February 12, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Champions Trophy 2025: Redemption on the Horizon
England’s campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin shortly after the India tour. The tournament, scheduled for February and March, offers a chance for England to bounce back after a forgettable World Cup performance.
While the full schedule for the Champions Trophy is yet to be announced, England will be eager to make an impact, with Joe Root’s leadership in the middle order expected to play a pivotal role.
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