ICC Champions Trophy 2025: How was India' s playing XI back in 2020, recall here!
Xtra Time Web Desk: As India and New Zealand are all set to take on eachother in final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here let's take a moment to look how was India's playing XI back in 2020.
1. Rahul Dravid
Rahul India's one of the greatest ever was one of the pillars of the side, known as the Wall of Indian cricket with his notable contributions in team’s several famous victories. He played a crucial role as the head coach in the Indian team's victory in T20 World Cup 2024 triumph and is currently serving as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals (RR) for Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025).
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2. Robin Singh
Robin Singh was a fine seam-bowling all-rounder for team India and scored 2336 runs from 136 ODIs and scalped 69 wickets. He currently serves as the head coach of MI Emirates in International League T20.
3. Vijay Dahiya
Vijay Dahiya was a former India wicketkeeper and played 19 ODIs scoring 216 runs and also scored two runs in his only outing as a batter in Test cricket. He served as the assistant coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 and 2023.
4. Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble retired as the most prolific wicket-taker for India in both Tests and ODIs and even ventured into coaching after the end of his cricketing career. He served as the head coach of Indian cricket team from 2016-17 and even Punjab Kings. He currently appears as expert in cricket shows
5. Vinod Kambli
Kambli has been battling health issues. Kambli worked as coach and commentator after retiring, but was not able to find success due to multiple health setbacks
6. Zaheer Khan
After making his international debut in the ICC Knockout Trophy 2000, Zaheer went on to become the leader of the Indian pace attack in the years to come. He’s currently serving as the mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL.
7. Yuvraj Singh
Yuvrajalso had a legendary career after making his debut in the Knockout Trophy as he played pivotal roles in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup campaigns. He continues to play Legends T20 leagues around the world and is currently playing for India masters in International Masters League.
8. Venkatesh Prasad
Venkatesh Prasad was the pick of the bowlers for India in the final, picking three wickets, giving away 27 runs from his seven overs. The right-arm seamer has served as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after his cricketing career and currently plies his trade as an expert on TV Channels.
9. Ajit Agarkar
Agarkar went on to play 26 Tests and 191 ODIs for India scalping 346 wickets in total. He currently serves as the chief selector of the Indian Cricket Team.
10. Sourav Ganguly
The former India captain served as the BCCI President from 2019-2022. He currently serves as Director of Cricket for Delhi Capitals.
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11. Sachin Tendulkar
The legendary batter announced retirement from his international career in 2013 and served as the mentor for Mumbai Indians in IPL. He’s currently playing in the International Masters League for India Masters.
