India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: India batter KL Rahul is set to be rested from the eight-match white-ball series against England at home, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, which will kick off from January 22 with the first T20I in Kolkata

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

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,

Mohammed Shami is rumoured to make a comeback to international cricket during India’s white-ball series against England. The last time Shami played for India was during the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

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

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.

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,