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No Kohli or Bumrah in India’s T20 squad for Windies

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Batsman Virat Kohli and seamer Jasprit Bumrah have been left out of India’s Twenty20 squad for the team’s five-match tour of West Indies beginning later this month, the country’s cricket board said on Thursday.

Former captain Kohli has endured a lean run of form across formats and is without a century in international cricket since November 2019.

The Indian cricket board (BCCI), which rarely explains team selection, did not specify if Kohli had been dropped or rested.

Bumrah, currently the top-ranked ODI bowler, has likely been rested considering the workload of India’s all-format pace spearhead.

Batsman KL Rahul and spinner Kuldeep Yadav were selected in the Rohit Sharma-led squad subject to their fitness.

Kohli, currently with the ODI squad in England, missed Tuesday’s series opener with a groin injury.

With a number of in-form batsmen pushing for a top-order berth, Kohli’s place in the Twenty20 squad has been questioned, especially ahead of this year’s World Cup in Australia.

Former coach Ravi Shastri has advised Kohli to take a break from the game and return rejuvenated.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has backed the 33-year-old to regain his form.

“He himself knows by his own standards it has not been good and I see him coming back and doing well,” Ganguly told Reuters partner ANI.

“But he has got to find his way and become successful, which he has been for the last 12-13 years or more and only Virat Kohli can do that.”

India T20 squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh.

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How to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Live streaming, broadcast details for India’s games

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India begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marking the start of their quest for a third title. With high expectations surrounding Rohit Sharma’s team, millions of cricket fans worldwide will be tuning in to follow the action live.

For the first time, an ICC tournament will be streamed across 16 feeds, covering nine languages, ensuring wider accessibility for viewers.

Where to watch

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar is offering free live streaming with multi-cam feeds and an innovative MaxView vertical format, optimised for mobile viewing. It will also be streamed live on Fubo TV in the USA.
  • TV Broadcast: Star Sports and Sports18 will provide live coverage in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
  • Radio Commentary: Live audio coverage will be available on All India Radio.

Broadcast schedule (UAE time)

  • February 20, Thursday – India vs Bangladesh – 1:00 pm
  • February 23, Sunday – India vs Pakistan – 1:00 pm
  • March 2, Sunday – India vs New Zealand – 1:00 pm
  • March 4, Tuesday – Semi-final 1 (if India qualifies) – 1:00 pm
  • March 9, Sunday – Final (if India qualifies) – 1:00 pm

  • With India placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, a strong start will be crucial for their campaign. The tournament is set to draw significant global viewership, with Dubai hosting all of India’s group-stage fixtures.

(Inputs from India.com)

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India-Bangladesh Champions Trophy game: Will Dubai’s Weather Throw a Curveball?

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India will play Bangladesh in their opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday, February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue are a confident side after thrashing England in the recent ODI series. This epic showdown has fans buzzing, but before the coin is tossed, all eyes are also on Dubai’s weather, no one wants unexpected showers to ruin the fun.

While Dubai is looking mostly sunny today, with temperatures around 22°C (72°F). The weather forecast suggests some cloud cover and maybe a bit of mist, and there is always the odd chance of rains. That said, Dubai’s weather can be a bit unpredictable, as there was some rain a couple of days ago, so fingers crossed it stays dry.

According to the UAE National Metrology Center, the weather across the country could fluctuate over the next few days, with fog, cloud cover, and occasional showers possible until Feb 24. But for now, things are looking good for cricket action at the Dubai International Stadium.

India kick off their Champions Trophy campaign with Rohit Sharma leading the squad, they’ll be hoping for a strong start in Group A, where they’re up against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Given India’s solid history in this tournament, expectations are high!

So, unless Dubai decides to surprise us with a downpour, expect some exciting cricket action today. Stay tuned for updates!

Squads for today’s game:
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice-Captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

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India-Bangladesh Champions Trophy game: Will Dubai’s weather throw a curveball?

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India will play Bangladesh in their opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday, February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue are a confident side after thrashing England in the recent ODI series. This epic showdown has fans buzzing, but before the coin is tossed, all eyes are also on Dubai’s weather, no one wants unexpected showers to ruin the fun.

 

While Dubai  is looking mostly sunny today, with temperatures around 22°C (72°F). The weather forecast suggests some cloud cover and maybe a bit of mist, and there is always the odd chance of rains. That said, Dubai’s weather can be a bit unpredictable, as there was some rain a couple of days ago, so fingers crossed it stays dry.

 

According to the UAE National Metrology Center, the weather across the country could fluctuate over the next few days, with fog, cloud cover, and occasional showers possible until Feb 24. But for now, things are looking good for cricket action at the Dubai International Stadium.

 

India kick off their Champions Trophy campaign with Rohit Sharma leading the squad, they’ll be hoping for a strong start in Group A, where they’re up against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Given India’s solid history in this tournament, expectations are high!

So, unless Dubai decides to surprise us with a downpour, expect some exciting cricket action today. Stay tuned for updates!

 

Squads for today’s game:

India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

 

Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice-Captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

(Inputs from agencies)

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