With the ICC Champions Trophy on the horizon, India must address several squad selection challenges for the UAE-based tournament. Questions about fitness, leadership, and team combination loom large as the team prepares for another major international event.

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• Rohit Sharma likely to continue as ODI captain despite limited format appearances; Jasprit Bumrah may become vice-captain, sidelining Hardik Pandya for leadership.
• Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness remains a concern after issues during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy; India hopes for a full recovery.
• Middle-order selection contested between KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson due to Pant’s return and Samson’s recent form.
• Mohammed Shami’s recovery timeline is crucial to support Bumrah and Siraj in the pace attack.
• Kuldeep Yadav likely India’s lead spinner; Axar Patel or Washington Sundar could provide spin depth if needed.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal’s impressive List A average makes him a strong contender for an ODI call-up.
• Fringe players like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav, and Tilak Varma may be included for flexibility in the squad.
• Probable squad includes Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and key bowlers Bumrah, Siraj, and Shami.