India will head into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 without playing any warm-up matches, according to reports from Indian media on Monday. The team is set to depart for Dubai on February 15 after concluding their home series against England.
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The tournament, co-hosted by Dubai, will see India playing all their matches in the city. Although there were initial speculations that India might play a warm-up game against Bangladesh or the UAE, those plans have now been dropped.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place from February 19 to March 9, with Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai confirmed as the host venues. Led by Rohit Sharma, India will commence its campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The highly anticipated match against Pakistan is scheduled for February 23 at the same venue, followed by a group-stage fixture against New Zealand on March 2.
India had announced their 15-member squad last month. However, there is still uncertainty over the participation of Jasprit Bumrah, who is recovering from a back injury. A final decision regarding his availability will be made by February 11, the deadline for squad submissions to the ICC.
Despite the lack of warm-up matches, the Indian team remains focused on their performance and is determined to make a strong impact in the tournament. Fans eagerly await the exciting encounters and hope for India’s success in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
