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Jaiswal... And? 3 India Stars Who Could Play vs Pakistan For First Time In Champions Trophy



Yashasvi Jaiswal- (Source:@Johns/X.com)Yashasvi Jaiswal- (Source:@Johns/X.com)

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On Saturday, January 18, the BCCI announced the 15-member squad for Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar held a press conference, where they read out the 15-member list. 

The squad was full of surprises as Shubman Gill was named the team's vice-captain. Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj missed out on the squad. It is a great opportunity for several budding cricketers, who will have a great experience playing in the Champions Trophy and also against Pakistan.

Matches against Pakistan are always special for any cricketer, and it is a thing ticked off the bucket list for any player. India will lock horns against Pakistan on February 23, and this article will shed light on three players who will play against Pakistan for the first time in their ODI careers.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

It is Jaiswal's maiden India call-up in ODIs as the southpaw has become a starter in Tests and also the T20Is. Further, Jaiswal's consistency is one of the reasons why he has deserved a place in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad. 

Jaiswal has yet to play a match against Pakistan in his India career, and he might fulfil that dream on February 23 if he gets a place in the playing XI. 

2. Washington Sundar

Another India star who has never played against Pakistan is Washington Sundar. The all-rounder, who has been presented with more opportunities since Gautam Gambhir took over as head coach, is likely to find a place in the playing XI and feature against the Mohammad Rizwan-led side. 

3. Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh is also a starter for India in T20Is and unlike Jaiswal and Sundar, he has played against Pakistan during T20 World Cup 2024. However, the left-arm seamer is yet to face the Men in Green in the fifty-over format. 

Meanwhile, in T20Is, he has played four matches against Pakistan and taken seven wickets.