Pakistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19. Pakistan and New Zealand teams will face each other for the first match of the tournament. The Pakistan team will be led by Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan is in Group A along with New Zealand, Bangladesh and India.
Pakistan Announces Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
PCB announced its team for the Champions Trophy 2025 on 31 January. The ICC had set January 12 as the deadline for all teams to announce their squads, with February 11 as the last date for any changes.
India and Pakistan will play on 23 February. All teams except India will play their matches in Pakistan. This match has been scheduled for India using the hybrid model. The Indian team will play all its matches in Dubai.
Sam Ayub Ruled Out Due to Injury
According to recent reports, Pakistan batsman Sam Ayub will not be able to join the team due to injury. He injured his biceps during the South Africa tour. His fitness was already doubtful, but now, after the team’s announcement, it has become clear that he will not be a part of the team.
Fakhar Zaman Included in the Squad
The left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman, who played an important role in the 2017 final match, has been included in the team. Earlier, he was not part of the team, but he got a chance due to Ayub’s injury.
Sufiyan Muqeem Left Out
Sufiyan Muqeem played a key role in the limited-overs matches and has not been included in the team.
Faheem Ashraf Gets a Spot Over Aamir Jamal
It was being speculated that Aamir Jamal would play a role in the team as a fast bowler all-rounder. But Faheem Ashraf has been given preference in his place.
Pakistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy
Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Agha Salman (vice-captain), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi.
