Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC has officially confirmed that Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy 2025, but India’s matches will be played at a neutral venue – Dubai, UAE. India’s campaign is set to begin on February 20 with a thrilling encounter against Bangladesh. A major point of speculation surrounding the tournament is whether it will mark the final ODI appearance of Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Can This Be India’s Playing XI?
With the Champions Trophy 2025 nearing the selectors will be eyeing key players and their performances to finalise India’s squad.
India’s Probable XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
India’s Probable 15: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami
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End Of The Road For Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma?
Many fans are left with this question and are concerned about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hanging their boots after the tournament. In ODIs, Rohit Sharma has 10,866 runs this includes 31 centuries and 57 half-centuries. While Virat Kohli has 13,906 runs this includes 50 centuries and 72 half-centuries.
Both Kohli and Sharma have a stellar record and milestones. Their legacy remains undefeatable and the most memorable one.
"As the Champions Trophy approaches, it might just be the last time we see two legends, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, representing India together on the grand ICC stage. An end of an era, but what a legacy they’ve created! 🇮🇳#ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/ofmrhPwDzw
— Harsh 17 (@harsh03443) December 22, 2024
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been pillars of India’s dominance in ODIs, with Kohli’s unparalleled consistency and chase-master reputation making him one of the greatest to ever play the game. Rohit, on the other hand, has redefined the art of ODI batting, holding the record for the most double centuries in the format and delivering match-winning knocks in crucial moments.
