“If You Drop Rohit and Virat, the Team Will Fall Apart,” Says Yograj Singh

Former cricketer praises BCCI for Champions Trophy squad, urges faith in experienced players

Chandigarh, January 20: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has weighed in on Team India’s selection for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, commending the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and selectors for their decisions.

Speaking to reporters, Yograj stressed the importance of retaining senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, dismissing concerns over their recent form.

“I really want to congratulate the BCCI and selectors who supported the team. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should not be dropped. If you drop them, the team will fall apart,” said Yograj.

He further added, “We may have lost in Australia, but let’s not forget the two matches we won there. Shubman or Virat should not be dropped. This selection reflects trust in experience and continuity, and I deeply appreciate it.”

The Upcoming Challenge

The Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from February 19 to March 9, will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and the UAE under a hybrid model. India’s matches will be played in Dubai.

India begins its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 and will face arch-rivals Pakistan in a much-anticipated clash on February 23.

The eight-team tournament features two groups:

• Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
• Group B: Australia, Afghanistan, England, South Africa

India’s Squad for Champions Trophy

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

India’s Group Stage Matches

• February 20: India vs Bangladesh, Dubai
• February 23: India vs Pakistan, Dubai
• March 2: India vs New Zealand, Dubai

This year’s Champions Trophy promises fierce competition, with fans eagerly anticipating India’s clashes, particularly the high-stakes encounter against Pakistan.

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