India’s roadmap for Champions Trophy

India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar are confident that they have assembled a well-balanced squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin next month in Pakistan and Dubai.

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The team includes a few changes from the core group that reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India impressively won 10 consecutive matches before falling to Australia in the final in Ahmedabad.

However, the 15-member squad has sparked more questions than clarity. The selection choices appear somewhat cautious, with several decisions being open to debate.

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Jaiswal’s Inclusion in the Squad: A Tough Battle for a Spot in the Playing XI

In the Champions Trophy, Jaiswal is again likely to sit out with captain Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill, who has been a key component for India in this format, set to open. Jaiswal has forced his way into the squad, exactly how he got picked for the T20 World Cup, but he can only play if India decides to drop the captain or his deputy. There is no question over Jaiswal’s place in the squad, but whether he will make it into the playing XI or not is a big question.

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