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Harbhajan names India’s 15-man lineup; Jadeja, Rahul out

Harbhajan Singh names India’s 15-man lineup for Champions’ Trophy 2025, with Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul omitted from the list.

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HARBAJAN NAMES HIS 15-MAN LINEUP FOR INDIA IN CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025; RADEJA, RAHUL OUT

Harbajan names his 15-man side for India for Champions Trophy 2025 to be led by captain Rohit Sharma and Radeja and Rahul out.

Furthermore, the Indian spinner also sees Rishabh Pant to be excluded in the team in favor of Sanju Samson.

Moreover, Harbhajan sounded off names like Yashavi Jaiswal to be “inducted in the ODIs” and Virat Kohli at No.3.

“We should not get emotional after the defeat in Australia. We need to use our wisdom in picking the best side,” the skipper said on his YouTube channel.

“Yashavi Jaiswal should be inducted in ODIs, Virat Kohli at No.3. Shreyas Iyer at No.4. He played really well recently,” he added.

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HARBHJAN BACKS DECISION TO PICK SAMSON OVER PANT

Moreover, the India spinner backed the decision of Samson over Pant .

Furthermore, Harbhajan cited Samson’s recent stint in South Africa as a factor in his decision.

Moreover, he also added Tilak Varma at No.5 on his squad.

“I feel Sanju would be preferred because he had played in South Africa,” Harbhajan said.

“Rishabh played well in Australia, but it was a long tour, so if he is rested, it’s not a big thing,” he added.

Harbhajan Singh picks his Team India's Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: (On his YT).

Rohit (C), Kohli, Gill, Jaiswal, Shreyas, Tilak, Rishabh, Samson, Hardik, Axar, Nitish, Kuldeep, Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, Chahal.

— Cricket Addictor (@AddictorCricket) January 13, 2025

15-MAN INDIA LINEUP ALSO HAS HARBHAJAN NAMES PANDYA, PATEL, YADAV

Furthermore, Harbhajan’s 15-man lineup also features Hardik Pandya, Axel Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav.

Moreover, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj made the cut if it was `2-man squad.

Since it’s a 15-man lineup, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shubman Gill, and Yuzvendra Chahal complete the roster.

“I also thought about KL Rahul,” Harbajan said, referring to the 32-year-old wicket-keeper-batter.

“But I would go with Shubman Gill due to the pace with which he scores in the ODIs,” he added.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to name the squad for Champions Trophy 2025 on January 19.

Harbhajan Singh picks his team india squad for Champions Trophy 2025..(on his YT)

Rohit Sharma (c) , Virat Kohli, Gill, Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Hardik, Axar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep, Jasprit Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, Chahal

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