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Infighting In Team India Ahead Of Champions Trophy? Star Wicketkeeper Angry With Gautam Gambhir Over Snub: Report

Only two days remain before the start of Rohit Sharma-led India's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a match against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. After the loss in Australia, the Champions Trophy provides a chance for the Indian cricket team to redeem itself. Post the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which India lost 3-1, several reports claimed that all was not well in the Indian dressing room. There was a report surrounding a certain 'Mr. Fix-it' who harboured ambition to be India's interim captain, there were was also a report claiming coach Gautam Gambhir was unhappy with one of the younger players for leaking dressing room information. Several experts believed that the team bonding was missing.

Kohli, Rohit near endgame as India chase Champions Trophy glory

DUBAI: India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire.

Virat Kohli Takes One-Handed Stunner, Team India In Jovial Spirits Ahead Of Champions Trophy Opener

Team India enter the Champions Trophy 2025 in great form, having recently whitewashed England 3-0 in a home ODI series. Captain Rohit Sharma seems to have found his groove, smashing his 32nd ODI ton during the series, while Virat Kohli also struck a fifty. Despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, India remain one of the favourites for the trophy. The change in form has also seemingly seen a change in mood inside the Indian camp, with BCCI releasing a video of players training in Dubai in a jovial mood and in harmony.

India SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Last Dance For Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma?

India, the reigning ICC Men's T20 World Cup winners, enter the Champions Trophy with a 3-0 series sweep over England. The batters impressed with their scintillating knocks, while the bowlers were at their proficient best to bamboozle the England batters. With all their matches in Dubai, India will be keen to continue the good momentum they have right now into going all the way towards the Champions Trophy. Here's a SWOT analysis from IANS on the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team taking part in the Champions Trophy happening for the first time after 2017.

Setback For Gautam Gambhir's Protege At Champions Trophy, Compatriot 'Way Ahead' In Playing XI Race: Report

Harshit Rana has been the flavour of the season as far as India's emerging crop of fast bowlers is concerned but one of head coach Gautam Gambhir's finds is unlikely to start in India's playing eleven in the Champions Trophy with Arshdeep Singh still considered way ahead in terms of talent and quality. The Indian team management gave Harshit all three ODIs against England, and if one is absolutely fair to the burly 6-feet-2-inch tall Delhi speedster, he has not looked out of place.

Personal Chef Banned But Virat Kohli Finds Unique Way To Get Desired Food In Dubai

A lot has changed in Indian cricket since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia concluded. Team India's return home from an unfulfilling series in Australia saw the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issue a 10-point diktat, restricting certain activities in the team. One of the restrictions put in place was barring players from bringing their own personal chefs, stylists, and staff on overseas tours. After the Indian team landed in Dubai for the ICC Champions Trophy campaign, however, Virat Kohli found a unique way to get his hands on the desired delicacies.

Champions Trophy: Arshdeep Singh With More Variations Likely Starter Ahead Of Harshit Rana

Harshit Rana has been the flavour of the season as far as India's emerging crop of fast bowlers is concerned but one of head coach Gautam Gambhir's finds is unlikely to start in India's playing eleven in the Champions Trophy with Arshdeep Singh still considered way ahead in terms of talent and quality. The Indian team management gave Harshit all three ODIs against England, and if one is absolutely fair to the burly 6-feet-2-inch tall Delhi speedster, he has not looked out of place.

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar Not On Same Page. Heated Debate In Team Over 'Selection': Report

Team India's 3-0 ODI series sweep against England does instill a lot of confidence in the team ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also showing signs of a return to form, the Indian team management can breathe a sigh of relief. But, there remain certain aspects of the team that a few experts aren't confident about. One of the biggest concerns for them, going forward is the lack of clarity about India's middle-order. In fact, a report has claimed that head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar aren't on the same page over the selection cases of Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, prompting a heated debate in the team too.

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Infighting In Team India Ahead Of Champions Trophy? Star Wicketkeeper Angry With Gautam Gambhir Over Snub: Report

Kohli, Rohit near endgame as India chase Champions Trophy glory

Virat Kohli Takes One-Handed Stunner, Team India In Jovial Spirits Ahead Of Champions Trophy Opener

India SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Last Dance For Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma?

Setback For Gautam Gambhir's Protege At Champions Trophy, Compatriot 'Way Ahead' In Playing XI Race: Report

Personal Chef Banned But Virat Kohli Finds Unique Way To Get Desired Food In Dubai

Champions Trophy: Arshdeep Singh With More Variations Likely Starter Ahead Of Harshit Rana

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar Not On Same Page. Heated Debate In Team Over 'Selection': Report