India`s likely CT 2025 squad: Jaiswal in, Rahul out?

Despite struggles in Test cricket against New Zealand and Australia, both veterans Rohit and Virat are likely to stay in the ODI squad

The 23-year-old`s stellar Test form makes him a strong contender for the squad, adding a left-handed option to India`s top four

With Rishabh Pant likely to be the first-choice keeper, Rahul’s place is uncertain, especially after Pant’s return from a 15-month injury hiatus

Head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly wants Sanju Samson included as a backup wicketkeeper in the squad, adding uncertainty to Rahul’s selection

After a 15-month hiatus, Pant is likely to reclaim his spot as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter, pushing Rahul down the pecking order

Jadeja faces competition from Axar Patel, with selectors preferring Axar’s effectiveness in white-ball cricket, putting his spot in jeopardy

Sundar is expected to be the team`s sole off-spin option, with other contenders like Ravichandran Ashwin not in the picture for the squad

Star wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has not played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy due to injury, and his fitness remains a key concern ahead of the squad selection

Shami’s fitness status remains unclear, leaving his inclusion in the squad uncertain as both team management and selectors assess his condition

If Kuldeep Yadav is unavailable, selectors will turn to Varun Chakravarthy as replacements for the wrist-spin role