The ICC Champions Trophy schedule is out, and all 8 teams are set to meet. Many Indian players from the IPL are set to don the blue jersey once again to represent India. Speaking of Mumbai Indians, who have many Indian international players constantly doing wonders for both MI and India, there are some standard names like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, who will take the lead in the 50-over format. But who are the three special names who could help India win their third Champions Trophy in 2025? Take a look at these three quality MI players who can be game-changers for India in the ICC Champions Trophy squad.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is a name that always performs when it matters the most. Whether we talk about the high-octane India vs Pakistan game in 2022, where he helped the team and created a partnership with match hero Virat Kohli, or delivering the last over against South Africa in the recent T20 World Cup 2024 Final, whenever captains need him, he delivers. Yes, injuries are a concerning factor for him, as we saw in the 2023 50-over World Cup when he got injured, but there’s no question about how valuable a three-dimensional player he is. Performing with the bat, ball, and in the field, Pandya’s hard-hitting ability, along with his seam bowling, adds an extra dimension to India’s attack. We will see him once again, and the captain of MI will deliver good results for India as well.
Rohit Sharma
10 innings, 481 runs, with an average of more than 50 – that’s what’s making things look good for the India captain. Yes, the recent few months for him as a batter didn’t end well, especially in Test cricket, but no one can take on bowlers like him in the first few overs of the game. The last 50-over World Cup was a perfect example of this, where he came in and took apart every bowler, hitting the ball out of the park, showing his intent. Fans will hope he continues to do the same, and this could also be his last ICC white-ball tournament. He will look to make a big impact once again at the CT 2025 tournament.
Jasprit Bumrah
Although, until now, India’s bowling leader Jasprit Bumrah hasn’t played many Champions Trophy games in the past, having just 5 matches to his name, which came in the 2017 edition in England, this will be his second time representing India in this mini World Cup. There’s no question that he has come out on top consistently in recent years, and whenever there has been a tough situation, the captain has looked to him with the ball, and he has delivered every time. Currently, he is doing an impressive job in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, and in the past, as well, in the T20 World Cup, showing how precious this bowler is. This MI player is going to be a big gun for India in the upcoming CT 2025.
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