Apart from Shami's return, the appointment of Axar Patel as the vice-captain is the major talking point in the squad. Axar's elevation comes in spite of Hardik Pandya's presence in the squad.

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya have all made it to India's squad for the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The trio last featured in the ODI format at the 2023 World Cup.