The national selection committee has finalized Pakistan’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The squad will also represent Pakistan in the upcoming Tri-Nation Series. Pakistan will play their first match of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi. The squad list has been sent to PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, for approval, and the final announcement is expected within a couple of days.
The finalized squad includes Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Maqeem, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah. There is also a possibility of Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Hasnain, and Abbas Afridi being included.
According to sources, in-form batter Khushdil Shah, who impressed in the Bangladesh Premier League has been included in the squad expected to replace Saim Ayub.
Shan Masood making the Champions Trophy squad are slim, while Imam-ul-Haq has bright prospects of being included.
