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Suresh Raina: Strong Performances From Virat And Rohit Will Benefit India In Champions Trophy 2025

New Delhi [India]: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina believes that if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma perform well in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, it will significantly boost India’s chances in the tournament.

The eight-team tournament, featuring 15 matches, will be played across Pakistan and Dubai under a hybrid model. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will play all their matches in Dubai.

Raina on Rohit and Virat’s Importance

Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, Raina highlighted Rohit’s improved strike rate since the ODI World Cup 2023 and emphasized the confidence that past performances bring to experienced players like Kohli and Sharma.

“Rohit Sharma’s strike rate has improved significantly after the ODI World Cup in 2023. Since then, he has scored runs at a strike rate of 119-120, making him one of India’s best ODI batsmen. For Rohit and Virat, I would say that when you have a strong record of past performances, it gives you a lot of confidence. They complement each other well, and both have the skill to score big runs. If they perform well, India’s ICC Men’s Champions Trophy campaign will benefit immensely,” Raina said in a Star Sports release.

India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played from February 19 to March 9, with India competing under a hybrid model—playing all its matches in UAE.

The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan will take place on February 23, while India will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. The team’s last league match will be against New Zealand on March 2.

India’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

  • Rohit Sharma (C)
  • Shubman Gill (VC)
  • Virat Kohli
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • KL Rahul (WK)
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Axar Patel
  • Washington Sundar
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Mohammed Shami
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Rishabh Pant
  • Ravindra Jadeja

India’s Upcoming ODI Series vs England

Before the Champions Trophy 2025, India is set to play a three-match ODI series against England. The matches will be held at:

  • Nagpur (February 8)
  • Cuttack (February 11)
  • Ahmedabad (February 12)

The series will serve as crucial preparation for India’s campaign in the Champions Trophy.

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