The anticipation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is building rapidly, and with the tournament just days away, all the teams have now finalized their squads. This year’s event promises to showcase the best of international cricket as eight teams battle for one of the sport’s most prestigious trophies.
Here’s a look at the squads of all the teams as excitement mounts for the marquee event:
Afghanistan has solidified its position as a rising force in international cricket underscored by their debut in the tournament. Known for their fearless approach and spin dominance, the team is expected to be a strong contender, especially on familiar wickets of Pakistan and Dubai.
| Player |
|---|
| 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 |
| Naveed Zadran |
| Reserves: |
| Darwish Rasooli |
| Bilal Sami |
The reigning ICC World Test Champions and five-time ODI World Cup winners have confirmed a squad brimming with talent and experience. Australia will undoubtedly be aiming to add another Champions Trophy to their cabinet.
| Player |
|---|
| 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 |
| Travelling Reserve: |
| Cooper Connolly |
Bangladesh, known for their consistency in recent ICC events, will rely on their emerging stars to make a deep run in the tournament. With Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal in the rear-view, Bangladesh will look to someone new to pin their hopes on.
| Player |
|---|
| Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c) |
| Soumya Sarkar |
| Tanzid Hasan |
| Tawhid Hridoy |
| Mushfiqur Rahim |
| MD Mahmud Ullah |
| Jaker Ali Anik |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Rishad Hossain |
| Taskin Ahmed |
| Mustafizur Rahman |
| Parvez Hossai Emon |
| Nasum Ahmed |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib |
| Nahid Rana |
England were the first team to name their squad for the tournament and will come into the competition as one of the favorites. Their aggressive brand of cricket under Brandon McCullum, combined with a wealth of emerging all-rounders, makes them a formidable side.
| Player |
|---|
| 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 |
India’s chances in the upcoming tournament are contingent on its established batting order which has been reinvigorated with the addition of budding stars. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami’s fitness could also define their campaign as they look to navigate the unpredictable nature of Dubai’s surfaces.
| Player |
|---|
| 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 Chakravarthy |
New Zealand, the perennial dark horses of ICC events, have announced a squad that blends youthful exuberance with veteran experience. Their reputation as tournament specialists is well-earned, and they’ll be eager to clinch the title.
| Player |
|---|
| Mitchell Santner (c) |
| Michael Bracewell |
| Mark Chapman |
| Devon Conway |
| Lockie Ferguson |
| Matt Henry |
| Tom Latham |
| Daryl Mitchell |
| Will O’Rourke |
| Glenn Phillips |
| Rachin Ravindra |
| Jacob Duffy |
| Nathan Smith |
| Kane Williamson |
| Will Young |
The defending champions have finally announced their 15-man Champions Trophy squad with some surprise inclusions. Only time will tell if this squad will be able to retain their coveted title.
| Player |
|---|
| 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 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi |
South Africa, often referred to as the “nearly men” of international cricket, have finalized a squad they hope will end their ICC trophy drought. After breaking the “underperformers” hoodoo during the T20 World Cup last year, the Proteas will be confident of adding their first trophy to their cabinet.
| Player |
|---|
| 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 |
| Travelling Reserve: |
| Kwena Maphaka |