India’s Best Playing XI for Champions Trophy 2025

Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

Mohammed Shami will be making his much-awaited comeback to international cricket during the five-match T20I series against England, starting on January 22. His last appearance for the Men in Blue was in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. He finished as the highest wicket-taker in the show-piece event.

Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout bowler for India across the formats. India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy recently, but Bumrah was named Player of the Tournament for his remarkable contributions. He will be spearheading the bowling attack once again.

Arshdeep Singh has been a regular for India in the T20 format, but has yet to make himself a certainty in ODIs. The left-arm seamer will add a new dimension to the squad, and his ability to pick wickets with the new ball and bowl yorkers at the death could come in handy.

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Kuldeep Yadav recently returned to bowling at the nets after recovering from an injury. He will have to play a critical role through the middle overs, as he can take important wickets and bring the momentum in India's favour.