When the national selectors and the Indian team management get together during the weekend to discuss the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next month, one can expect tough debates over balancing the spin attack, finding the two wicketkeepers and keeping a close eye on the fitness of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah.

The India pacer has already consulted New Zealand-based orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, who operated his back in 2023.

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 is up in the air following an injury in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to be back after a gap of eight years, with the 2025 edition being hosted across Pakistan and the UAE, with India being the runner-up of the previous edition. Due to the political challenges,

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is doubtful following an injury in the final Test against Australia.

Despite poor run with bat Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be forming the core of Indian batting. There is also concerns over the availability of pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

With India set to announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy soon, here are some important considerations the selectors will have to make.

Cricket fans await India's squad announcement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, led by Ajit Agarkar. Check when the 15-member team will likely be revealed.

Rohit, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are among the contenders for the role, with the latter expected to be the back-up. The youngster has proven himself to be India's most promising long-format batters,