Indian Cricket Team / Tension increased before Team India's Champions Trophy, these figures will surprise you

Indian Cricket Team: The 2025 Champions Trophy will be hosted by Pakistan, with matches taking place in both Pakistan and the UAE. All of India's matches will be held in the UAE, where Team India will aim for the Champions Trophy title. A piece of good news for Indian cricket fans is that the Indian team has already announced its 15-member squad for the tournament. However, despite this, India's recent form has been somewhat disappointing, which could be a cause for concern.

India's Situation: A Major Concern

A total of 8 teams will be participating in the 2025 Champions Trophy, including India, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, England, and New Zealand. However, India is the only team in this tournament that has played the least number of One-Day International (ODI) matches since 2024. Unfortunately, India has not won any of the three ODIs played since then. Team India has lost two matches, while one match was canceled.

Teams Playing the Most ODI Matches After 2024

Looking at the recent ODI series leading up to the Champions Trophy, concerns about India's performance have been growing. The statistics show that other teams have performed better than India:

• Afghanistan: 14 matches (8 wins)
• Australia: 11 matches (7 wins)
• Bangladesh: 9 matches (3 wins)
• Pakistan: 9 matches (7 wins)
• South Africa: 9 matches (3 wins)
• England: 8 matches (3 wins)
• New Zealand: 6 matches (2 wins)
• India: 3 matches (0 wins)

Upcoming ODI Series Against England

Before the Champions Trophy, the Indian team will play a three-match ODI series against England. This series will begin on February 6 and will be very important for both teams. Indian players will try to improve their form during this series to be fully prepared for a good performance in the Champions Trophy. Most of the players participating in this series will also play in the Champions Trophy, and this series will provide them with a great opportunity to boost their confidence and refine their game before the competition.

Conclusion

The Indian team faces a significant challenge in the 2025 Champions Trophy, especially given their recent form. However, the upcoming ODI series against England could be a great opportunity for Team India to finalize their preparations. India will face challenging circumstances in the tournament, but with the right strategy and better performance, they can once again prove their supremacy.