Attention shifts well and truly to the ninth release of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, staged across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates between February and March. As Pakistan go into the tournament as the defending champions, the overall cricketing world is going to see an action-packed competition. Out of eight, six participating nations have named their Champions Trophy 2025 squads as per ICC’s directives that require teams to name their 15-man squads at least five weeks ahead of the February 19 start of the tournament.
The squads can be changed up until one week before the opening match of the tournament, after which the changes would need ICC approval. Here’s a look at the finalized squads and injury news for each team:
Champions Trophy 2025 Squads: Full Team Details
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi leads Afghanistan’s squad, which comprises a mix of experienced and young promising talent. The key names in the squad are all-rounders Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan along with dynamic opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz. All-rounder Mujeeb-ur-Rehman was not considered due to injury.
Squad:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik.
Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami
Australia
Australia will be led by Pat Cummins, who has had some question marks over his ankle injury of late. The pace attack looks lethal with the presence of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood while Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell add depth to the batting.
Squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy squad includes Najmul Hossain Shanto-led mix of youth and experience. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah will play the support roles, while bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman will spearhead the attack.
Squad:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan, Nahid Rana.
England
England announced the squad early including Jos Buttler as the captain. They have included a couple of exciting talents in Harry Brook and Jamie Overton but missed out on Test skipper Ben Stokes because of a hamstring injury. One significant positive from their camp is the recovery of Jofra Archer from his injury.
Squad:
Jos Buttler (c), 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.
India
India are yet to announce its squad. The fans are very much excited about the selections of this most awaited tournament.
New Zealand
Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand at the Champions Trophy 2025. Experienced campaigner Kane Williamson returns, while there are slots for some promising youngsters, including Rachin Ravindra and Ben Sears.
Squad:
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.
Stand-by: Jacob Duffy
Pakistan
Pakistan are yet to declare the Champions Trophy 2025 squad. As defending champions, they will definitely select a very strong squad to defend the title at their homeground.
South Africa
Temba Bavuma is leading a formidable squad in South Africa. With the presence of power hitters David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen, and one of the most potent bowling attacks that boast Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, the Proteas will once again be a force to be reckoned with.
Squad:
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony De Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Anrich Nortje.
Injury News and Squad Updates
- Afghanistan’s Mujeeb-ur-Rehman is unavailable for selection.
- Australia’s Pat Cummins has been included despite ankle concerns.
- England’s Ben Stokes is ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
This makes for a great setup for a competition among the best in cricket during the Champions Trophy 2025. With powerful squads from the likes of Pakistan, England, and Australia, it is going to be a real treat to watch with world-class performances galore. Watch this space for more updates as they come along in the run-up to the tournament, including announcements of the squads by India and Pakistan.