Pakistan takes final call on Fakhar Zaman case

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. With preparations in full swing, defending champions Pakistan are finalizing a balanced 15-member squad to defend the title.

The Men in Green are said to be preparing their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a full combination of seven batsmen, four fast bowlers, three spinners and a wicketkeeper.

Pakistan are finalizing a strong squad to defend the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title

Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan will be the lone wicket-keeper in their Champions Trophy squad, with Usman Khan acting as back-up gloveman during the South Africa ODI. seriesthe final team for the next prestigious tournament will be lost.

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Their pace attack will be spearheaded by Shaheen Shah Afridi, with expected names Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, while Mohammad Hasnain is a strong contender as the fourth leg for the eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It is Pakistan’s spin department is likely to have Shadab. Khan, Open Ahmedand Sufian Maqeem.

Shadab Khan, who is currently in the C category of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contract for 2024-25, has made an inspiring comeback through domestic cricket, amassing 120 runs and claiming five wickets in the d ‘one day in the Champions League, making him one of the firmest candidates for a place.

Fakhar Zaman to return to Champions Trophy 2025

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s opening batsman Fakhar Zaman is also likely to return to the ODI set-up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 34-year-old, who has played 82 one-day internationals for Pakistan, had had a key role in Pakistan won the title in 2017.

However, Fakhar Zaman has to fulfill the fitness requirements set by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as part of his central contract to be named in Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming international event at home and in the UAE , where only India’s matches will be played. celebrated

Fakhar Zaman in particular was overlooked during Pakistan’s tours of Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, but recently impressed with his performance in the Champions T20 tournament. He scored 303 runs in 10 matches at an average of 30.30, including two half-centuries.

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The Tribune Express reported that Fakhar Zaman, along with Shadab Khan and Imam-ul-Haq, are very likely to be included in Pakistan’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will begin with the hosts taking on- se in New Zealand in February. 19 in Karachi.

Pakistan is hosting the ICC tournament for the first time since 1996

Notably, the ICC Champions Trophy returns after an eight-year hiatus, with the exciting 15-match tournament returning to the cricket calendar in 2025 after 2017. Defending champions Pakistan will host the ICC world event for the first time since 1996. UAE will be a neutral venue for India.

The next Champions Trophy 2025 will be a 19-day, eight-day competition teams will fight for the prestigious trophy in white vests. The teams are divided into two groups: Group A includes Bangladesh, India, New Zealand and Pakistan, while Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa are placed in Group B.