Champions Trophy : Fight between Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav..

Approximately one and a half months remain until the Champions Trophy starts. The Indian team has yet to announce its squad. However, given the conditions in Dubai, the team might include three spinners, with two potentially participating in the match.

Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy : The Champions Trophy is set to commence on February 19, hosted by Pakistan. With only about one and a half months remaining, Team India has yet to announce its squad. It is anticipated that the lineup will become clearer during the ODI series against England, as this will be India's sole opportunity to prepare for the Champions Trophy. Notably, Team India will play all its matches in Dubai, where spinners are expected to play a crucial role. Consequently, two spinners might feature in the playing XI, with a strong competition among Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. The question remains: which two will captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir select?

Which two will get a chance?

The pitch in Dubai tends to slow down as the game progresses, making it challenging to score runs, which enhances the role of spinners. Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi, a leg spinner, holds the record for the most wickets in ODIs at this venue. Consequently, the Indian team might consider including three spinners in their lineup. Reports suggest that India's squad for the Champions Trophy is likely to resemble their ODI and T20 World Cup teams, featuring the trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav.

Kuldeep is doing rehab

Kuldeep Yadav sustained an injury during the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand. Subsequently, he underwent groin surgery in Germany and is now undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Center of Excellence. He has yet to resume bowling. Given this situation, his inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad currently appears challenging.