ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Probable Indian Squad

Middle-order

Dhoni and Kohli will form the nucleus of the side

Virat Kohli (captain)

Virat Kohli is undoubtedly in the form of his life. His effortless return to runs soon after his comeback from a shoulder injury just reiterates that. The Indian captain will be crucial to India's chances of retaining the tournament they won in 2013 by beating England in the final.

Yuvraj Singh

When Yuvraj Singh was picked for the ODI squad to face England he silenced all the critics with his performance in the series. His career-best ODI score and an average of 70 and strike rate of over 100 were proof that the management had made the right call. With the experience that he brings, he will be an integral part of India's bid to retaining the title in England.

MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper)

He hasn't impressed with the bat in the IPL but ever since MS Dhoni was promoted to No.4, he has batted with a renewed sense of purpose in ODIs. The fact that the burden of captaincy doesn't weigh him down anymore is another added bonus for India.

So he will make the squad, quite possibly, as the only front-line wicketkeeper. Irrespective of his performances with the bat, such is his prowess behind the stumps that he deserves his spot just for his wicketkeeping.