Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI career faces uncertainty as he approaches 37, with media reports suggesting the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy may mark the end of his tenure. Meanwhile, Axar Patel’s rise in white-ball cricket continues, highlighted by his vital contribution in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Axar has played 60 ODIs, taking 64 wickets and scoring 568 runs.

Another area of debate for India is the selection of the second wicketkeeper. KL Rahul appears set to take the gloves, with either Rishabh Pant or Sanju Samson vying for the backup role. Samson made history in 2024, becoming the first batter to score three T20I centuries in a calendar year. Harbhajan Singh has expressed a preference for Samson, suggesting Pant could be rested after his lengthy tour of Australia.

“I think one among Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant should be picked. I feel Sanju should be preferred because he had played in South Africa. Rishabh played well in Australia, but it was a long tour, so if he is rested, it’s not a big thing,” Harbhajan added.