ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Shubman Gill ignored! Yashasvi Jaiswal-Rohit Sharma selected as India openers
Published - 13 Jan 2025, 01:23 PM
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Former India National Cricket Team skipper Sunil Gavaskar made a bold statement ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said that Yashasvi Jaiswal should open the innings for the team in the tournament as he brings left-handedness.
The next major assignment for the India National Cricket Team is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. After the poor performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, it will be a massive opportunity for them to redeem themselves and win the title.
The Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced; Yashasvi Jaiswal is in contention to be picked
The Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced, but there have been several reports that have claimed that some of the young players are set to be part of the squad, and one among them is the opening batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, in a short span of time, has become a reliable opener for India in Tests. He also has been a key performer for the team in the T20Is. However, he is yet to make his debut in ODIs, but with him proving his worth in tougher formats and tough conditions, it's fair to say he will ace his challenge as well.
If Yashasvi Jaiswal gets picked in the Indian squad, then he will be fighting with Shubman Gill for the opening spot. Since Rohit Sharma is the sure-shot pick as an opener, the question remains: who will partner him at the top, especially with Gill also going through a tough time?
For me, the left-handed Yashasvi Jaiswal is because he brings that left-handedness - Sunil Gavaskar on his choice for Indian opener
Sunil Gavaskar was in no doubt about India's opener for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said that Jaiswal should open the innings, highlighting that there will be two new balls and the left-right combination will be handy. Speaking to Star Sports, he explained:
"Who wants to be an Indian selector? For me, the left-handed Yashasvi Jaiswal is because he brings that left-handedness. One of the biggest plusses or minuses, depending on which way you look at it, is the fact that there will be white balls."
Left and right-hand combination even in the middle will make a big difference - Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar talked about the importance of having a left-right combination, stressing that it makes a huge difference. He also said that Rishabh Pant in the middle will be handy too. He elaborated:
"So what is a great delivery for a right-hander becomes a wide down the leg side for a left-hander, which means an extra run and an extra ball. So that left and right-hand combination even in the middle, with Rishabh Pant around, all these things will make a big difference."
The Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be announced on 19th January. Before that, India will be playing the England series and it's fair to say that their combination in the series will give a clear picture.
