Champions Trophy 2025: England Announced It’s Squad

In a major move ahead of England’s India tour and the prestigious Champions Trophy, the England men’s selection committee has announced their 15-member squads for both series. The announcement comes with notable changes, such as the return of Joe Root to the One-Day International (ODI) fold and the absence of star all-rounder Ben Stokes due to injury. The squad will be led by wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler, with a fresh blend of talent and experience set to face off against India in a highly anticipated series.

Joe Root’s Return to ODIs

The most attractive aspect of the squad is the return of England’s leading batsman, Joe Root, who gets his first call-up into the ODI team after the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. At 33, he has been one of the mainstay players for England in the limited-overs format over the years and gives tremendous strength to the batting department of the team. Root, who has been sidelined since the World Cup, boasts an impressive ODI record, having scored 6,522 runs in 171 matches at an average of 47.60, which includes 16 centuries.

Root’s return comes at a time when England needs to strengthen its squad for the challenges that lie ahead in India and the Champions Trophy. His presence will give much-needed stability in the middle order, and his experience in high-pressure situations will be invaluable for the team.

Absence of Ben Stokes

On the other hand, Ben Stokes, the star all-rounder, has been ruled out of both the India tour and the Champions Trophy due to a knee injury. Stokes was unable to recover in time after injuring his knee during the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. His absence is a big loss for England, as Stokes is one of the best all-rounders in world cricket and has been very influential in most of the victories England has achieved in the recent past. In the absence of Stokes, however, England will be expecting to cover up the deficiency with the strength of the players within the team.

Players to Watch Out For:

While Stokes would be missed, many other quality players have been named for the India tour and for the Champions Trophy. One of the notable absentees is Jonny Bairstow, who had not played for England since the 2024 T20 World Cup. He too has been left out for the series. This time, Bairstow did not make it for the tour despite his long service to the team in ODIs and T20I. Others are omitted here as being significant, such as Sam Curran, Reece Topley, Matthew Potts, and Will Jacks, who have all been overlooked.

However, England’s team has an impressive balance of veterans and fresh talent with the likes of Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, and Mark Wood. Archer, getting fully fit after a considerable layoff due to an injury, will be one of the standout performers for England who would look to bring that kind of pace and aggression to England’s bowling setup. Livingstone’s explosive bat along with his ability to alter the game in the middle overs will be a fine all-rounder for England.

Full England Squad for India Tour and Champions Trophy 2025

Here is the full list of players chosen for the ODI series against India and the Champions Trophy in 2025:

– Jos Buttler (Captain) ,
– Jofra Archer,
– Gus Atkinson,
– Jacob Bethell,
– Harry Brook,
– Brydon Carse,
– Ben Duckett,
– Jamie Overton,
– Jamie Smith
– Liam Livingstone
– Adil Rashid
– Joe Root
– Saqib Mahmood
– Phil Salt
– Mark Wood

Brendon McCullum’s Inaugural Season in New White-Ball Coach for England

It is, therefore, not coincidental that the India trip is set to be a new White-ball coach Brendon McCullum’s debut campaign as well. The ex-powerhouse batter for New Zealand, McCullum will head the team in shorter formats. The strategy under him is going to mold his modern approach to cricket, based on attacking play and an aggressive strategy. McCullum is going to put up a bold and fear-free approach, which he has been doing with limited-overs cricket lately; and that is what went for the side in the last little while.

The Tour of India and Champions Trophy:

England’s limited-overs squad will face a stern test of their skills with the India tour and the Champions Trophy providing two major opportunities to put them to the test. The India series, in particular, will be an eagerly awaited contest, with India being one of the toughest teams in home conditions. However, England will be keen to make a strong statement under McCullum’s leadership and with the return of Root.

The Champions Trophy, to be held in the coming months, is another big competition where England will look to add another major title to their kitty after their successful 2019 ICC World Cup campaign. With a balanced side and key players like Root, Archer, and Rashid, England will be one of the favorites heading into the tournament.

There will be a few notable exclusions and the return of some experienced players in both squads for the India tour and the Champions Trophy, so England is set up to be competitive. Still, it’s a major blow without Ben Stokes; otherwise, with Joe Root, Jofra Archer, and Liam Livingstone, this is still an incredibly strong team. And before it meets India on their home turf, where they would go to build up toward Champions Trophy, all eyes are on what this new, look at the team has to deliver under Brendon McCullum’s watch in the coming months.

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