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Pakistan Squad Champions Trophy 2025 Complete Players List Captain Key Picks
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named its 15‑player squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is being held in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March. With a mix of experience and fresh talent the team has made some changes from the last ODI series and recalled several players who had been out of the squad. Below is the squad list, some of the notable inclusions and omissions, leadership roles and what to expect from this squad.
Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
- Captain / Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
- Vice‑Captain / All‑rounder: Salman Ali Agha
Batters
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Kamran Ghulam
- Saud Shakeel
- Tayyab Tahir
All‑rounders
- Faheem Ashraf
- Khushdil Shah
Wicketkeeper‑Batters
- Usman Khan
Bowlers
- Spinner: Abrar Ahmed
- Fast bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain
Key Inclusions & Notable Omissions
- Included / Recalled: Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Saud Shakeel were recalled into the squad.
- Dropped: Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub and Sufyan Moqim did not make the squad.
- Captaincy: Mohammad Rizwan leads the side with Salman Ali Agha as vice-captain.
Strategy and Balance 2025
- The squad is built with a horses‑for‑courses approach selecting players who have performed well domestically and in conditions similar to what is expected.
- The top order has options: Fakhar Zaman returns, opening partner could be Babar Azam or Saud Shakeel depending on match conditions.
- Spin resources are limited with Abrar Ahmed as main spinner, spin backup will come from all‑rounders such as Khushdil / Salman Ali Agha if needed.
- Pace attack is strong with Shaheen, Naseem, Hasnain, Rauf etc giving options for both new ball and death overs.
Possible Weaknesses 2025
- Only one specialist spinner in the squad which may become a challenge on spin‑friendly pitches.
- Opening partner uncertainty if Fakhar’s fitness or form has issues.
- Depth of batting lower down may be tested against strong bowling lineups.
Internal Link Ideas
- Compare this Champions Trophy squad with the Asia Cup squad
- Article: Rising bowlers in Pakistan domestic cricket
- Feature: How domestic performance shapes Pakistan selections
External Sources
- PCB official announcement of Champions Trophy 2025 squad
- ESPNcricinfo review and analysis of selections and strategy
- Geo TV on key inclusions and domestic performances
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