Karachi [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Followers and former cricketers had been left flabbergasted over the inclusion of sure gamers in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Debates have sparked throughout social media, with questions being raised over the inclusion of Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah in Pakistan’s squad for the marquee occasion.
Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub and Sufyan Moqim have made approach for Faheem, Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil and Saud Shakeel. There have been a few gamers in consideration for the Champions Trophy squad, together with Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood and Sajid Khan, however all of them did not occupy a spot.
Based on Geo Information sources, Imam-ul-Haq was dominated out of the event as a consequence of his health woes and indiscipline. Imam lately captained Pakistan Shaheens towards the West Indies XI. He was included in Pakistan’s Check squad for the 2 Checks towards the West Indies. Nonetheless, the choice committee did not give him an opportunity to play within the Champions Trophy over his health.
The explanation behind the axing of Aamer Jamal was his inconsistency, which paved the way in which for Faheem’s inclusion. Check spinner Sajid was ignored of the squad as a consequence of his lack of expertise within the white-ball format.
Pakistan’s Check vice-captain Shakeel made his approach into the squad on the again of his spectacular performances within the Asian situations, the sources added.
Mohammad Rizwan will lead the crew, having finished so since Babar stepped down from the place after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Earlier than taking part in the event opener, Pakistan will function within the tri-series towards South Africa and New Zealand to bolster their preparations for the title defence.
The tri-series will start with New Zealand squaring off towards Pakistan within the Gadaffi Stadium on February 8. The Kiwis will then go on to face South Africa on February 10 in a day match.
After the conclusion of the primary two video games, the ODI motion will shift from Rawalpindi to Karachi, with Pakistan taking over South Africa on February 12 in a day/evening match. The ultimate can be held on February 14 on the identical venue, 5 days earlier than the event opener.
Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (capt, wk), Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah. (ANI)
