SYDNEY: India have lost seven out of their last eight Tests and now the focus will soon shift to white-ball action with the upcoming bilateral series versus England and then the 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. Indian players are expected to leave for home soon and the senior selection committee will enter huddle mode to pick the squads for England T20Is, ODIs and the Champions Trophy.
Chairman Ajit Agarkar has been in Australia with the Test squad but he, along with coach Gautam Gambhir, will be starting discussions on the white-ball assignments. It is understood that all teams need to pick their provisional 15-member squad by January 12 but they are allowed to make changes until February 13. The tournament begins on February 19.
