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Gambhir reveals why Varun Chakaravarthy replaced Jaiswal in final India squad

India coach Gautam Gambhir has explained the reasoning behind replacing batter Yashasvi Jaiswal with spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy squad. The replacement came on the last day of squad deadline on Feb 11 - a day before India's final ODI against England on Feb 12.

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ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Match Schedule

14 February – Pakistan Shaheens v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Pakistan)

16 February – New Zealand v Afghanistan, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan)

17 February – Pakistan Shaheens v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan)

17 February – Pakistan Shaheens v Bangladesh, ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai (UAE)

India coach Gautam Gambhir opens up on Bumrah being ruled out of tournament

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up on premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah missing the upcoming Champions Trophy due to a back injury. While Bumrah's scans reveal no major hinderance, India have decided to not rush him to the international cricket. The pacer last played in Sydney Test against Australia in early January when he picked up a back injury.

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ICC releases warm-up games schedule - Check Details Inside

Among the eight teams participating in the tournament, only five teams—Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—will be taking part in the warm-up games scheduled from February 14 to 17. Pakistan, although, has named three first-class squads for the warm-up games named Pakistan Shaheens.

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South Africa Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen

Where to watch matches live in your country - Check Inside

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is less than two weeks away and most of the teams have shifted their focus on the 50-over format to prepare for the tournament. India and England are playing an ODI series in India while Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa will be taking part in a tri-nation series from February 8 in Pakistan.

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Former pacer Zaheer says 'excess flexibility could come back to hurt' India

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan says that 'excessive flexibility' under coach Gautam Gambhir could hurt the team. Zaheer's comments could be about the changing batting order in the first two ODIs against England in the ongoing series. The team, however, won both matches by four wickets.

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Bangladesh skipper Shanto says Bangladesh 'going to tournament to become champions'

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto says that his team is going to the Champions Trophy 2025 to 'become champions.' Shanto, however, acknowledged that all eight teams in the tournament are quality ones and have the ability to win. The Champions Trophy starts February 19 and Bangladesh start their campaign on Feb 20 against neighbours India in Dubai, UAE.

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West Indies batter & 2004 Champions Trophy winner on Rohit Sharma

West Indies legend Chris Gayle has thrown his support behind India skipper Rohit Sharma, calling him a 'world-class' batter who is poised to deliver big performances in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to be played later this month in Pakistan and Dubai.

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List of players doubtful or ruled-out of tournament

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin in eight days and the teams are expected to submit their final squad on Tuesday (Feb 11). Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament which is already being played with cut-throat competition and under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent.

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Where to watch matches live in your country?

The tournament is being played for the first time since 2017 when Pakistan won the trophy by beating India in the final in the United Kingdom.

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Australia's Spencer Johnson dreams of replicating Mitchell Starc

Australia’s Spencer Johnson is hoping to replicate Mitchell Johnson’s performance in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 as the side prepare for the coveted tournament. Derailed with injuries, Johnson will have a huge role to play in the Champions Trophy as Australia will be without skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Starc as they are ruled out due to injury and personal reasons. The Aussie pacer will be one to watch out for as his side bid for the second Champions Trophy title in Pakistan.

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