India's 1st ever Champions Trophy squad: Where are they now?

Nayan Mongia could not provide the support the middle-order needed in that competition

7.Nayan Mongia

The wicket-keeper, who made useful contributions in the lower order did not have the greatest of times in the competition as he made 0 and 25 in the two innings. Mongia’s priority was behind the stumps and he was an able gloveman for a large part of his career, particularly against the spin of Anil Kumble, who made life difficult for them with his bounce.

Mongia played for India for the next three years before being replaced by Sameer Dighe for the Chennai Test against Australia in 2001. The Kolkata Test of 2001 was his last match for India.

8.VVS Laxman

The man from Hyderabad was part of the squad but played neither the quarterfinal nor the semifinal. He is currently mentoring the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and also a part of the Cricket Advisory Committee.

9.Ajit Agarkar

The young seamer was just starting out his career but had almost one-and-all with his bowling in the first few tournaments that he had played in. Agarkar was the youngest of the quicks in the squad with Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad in the ranks and the event was more of a learning curve for the youngster.

Agarkar featured in 2000, 2004 and the 2006 Champions Trophy editions and in 2013, called it quits from all formats of the game.