Delhi: BCCI has currently postponed the announcement of the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. According to a Cricbuzz report on Saturday, the selection committee, which is led by former fast bowler Ajit Agarkar, had earlier decided that the provisional squad for the home ODI and T20 series against England and the Champions Trophy will be announced on January 12 (Sunday). ) will be done. But now the Champions Trophy team is likely to be announced on January 19.
reason for delay
According to the report, BCCI has asked for more time from ICC so that it can finalize its provisional team for the Champions Trophy. Usually all the teams declare their provisional team a month before the ICC tournament. However, this time all the teams were asked to declare their squads five weeks before the start of the tournament.
BCCI says that due to the recent Test series in Australia, they need some more time. There is a possibility that only the players who played in three ODI matches against England will be selected for the Champions Trophy.
what is the new date
India’s provisional team is now likely to be announced on January 19. This announcement will be made just a month before the start of the tournament. The first match of the Champions Trophy will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand on 19 February in Karachi. There will be 15 players and 3 reserve players. This team can be changed before the start of the tournament, but according to the report, if no new injuries or problems arise, then this team will be India’s final team.
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