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Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 Players Captain Strategy and Key Picks
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Pakistan have named their 15‑player squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be held from 19 February to 9 March. With some returning stars and a few surprising inclusions, the team looks to defend its legacy in one of the biggest 50‑over tournaments. Below are the players selected, leadership roles, changes, and what Pakistan fans can expect.
Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
Captain / Leader
- Mohammad Rizwan (captain)
- Salman Ali Agha (vice‑captain)
Batters
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Kamran Ghulam
- Saud Shakeel
- Tayyab Tahir
All‑Rounders
- Faheem Ashraf
- Khushdil Shah
- Salman Ali Agha (also plays all‑round role)
Wicketkeeper‑Batters
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Usman Khan
Bowlers
- Spinner: Abrar Ahmed
- Fast / Pace Attack: Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Haris Rauf
Changes and Key Omissions
- Four players dropped from the previous ODI squad vs South Africa: Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Moqim.
- Four players recalled: Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Saud Shakeel.
- Saim Ayub ruled out due to ankle injury.
What Pakistan’s Strategy Looks Like champions
- A blend of experience and youth: veterans like Babar Azam, Shaheen, and Rizwan are paired with younger players like Tayyab Tahir and Kamran Ghulam.
- Bowling attack is pace-heavy with only one specialist spinner (Abrar Ahmed).
- Flexibility in batting order: Fakhar’s partner at the top may vary (Babar or Saud Shakeel) based on conditions and opposition.
Fixtures & Build‑Up champions
- Pakistan will play in a tri‑nation ODI series with New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore and Karachi as preparation.
- Group stage matches: Pakistan vs New Zealand (Karachi), Pakistan vs India (Dubai), Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Rawalpindi) in Champions Trophy group stage.
Internal Link Ideas
- Related Post: Pakistan’s performance in recent ODI series vs New Zealand
- Feature: Emerging batters in Pakistan cricket
- Analysis: Comparison of pace vs spin options in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad
External Sources
- PCB official press release announcing Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 squad
- ESPNcricinfo squad details & breakdown
- Nation / Geo / PCB coverage of selections and recalls
If you like I can also write up player by player predictions or suggest who might be in Pakistan’s playing XI in key matches. Do you want me to do that?
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