Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: Pakistan Squad Announced - Rizwan to Lead; Fakhar Zaman back

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The full list of support staff

Naveed Akram Cheema (team manager), Hina Munawar (team operations manager), Aqib Javed (interim head coach), Azhar Mahmood (assistant coach), Shahid Aslam (batting coach), Mohammad Masroor (fielding coach), Abdul Rehman (spin bowling coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Drikus Saiman (strength and conditioning coach), Talha Butt (analyst), Irtiza Komail (security manager), Dr Wajid Ali Rafai (team doctor), Syed Naeem Ahmad (media and digital manager) and Sergio Basil Mullins (masseur).

Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Batters: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir

All-rounders: Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain)

Wicketkeeper-batters: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Usman Khan

Spinner: Abrar Ahmed

Fast bowlers: Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi

PCB Squad Announcement Live

The PCB has announced the Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy.

ICC Champions Trophy 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ winners announce squad for the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ event 🏆✨

How will you show your support for the Pakistan team❓#ChampionsTrophy | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/zDYPFuqzBU

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 31, 2025

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Mohsin Naqvi updates on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi provides updates to the media about the massive upgradation of the Gaddafi Stadium 🏟️

Full Press Conference ➡️ https://t.co/wjLAEGS7QJ pic.twitter.com/cNVHIAMr1l

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 31, 2025

Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Squad Live Updates

Will Saim Ayub be included in the Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy?

Saim Ayub to be included for Pakistan in #championstrophy2025 squad?#PakistanCricket https://t.co/lXLoUTEtbR

— myKhel.com (@mykhelcom) January 26, 2025

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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi confirms all the labourers and the officials who helped to build the stadiums in Pakistan will have lunch with the PCB officials. The labourers will also be allowed to watch a match of the tri-nation series across venues.

"There will be 2,500 labourers and their officials and we will have a lunch together on February 7, then we will watch the match together on February 8," Naqvi said.

Pakistan CT 2025 Squad Live Updates

Former Pakistan player Moin Khan has picked his strong contenders to win the Champions Trophy.

"India and Pakistan are strong contenders to win the Champions Trophy this time," Moin Khan said.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi at the press conference today, where he confirmed that the Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy will be unveiled today.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

The Pakistan squad is likely to be announced anytime now.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

Mohsin Naqvi has announced that the Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy will is likely to be announced today.

Pakistan CT 2025 Squad Live

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, the ICC and PCB have cancelled the pre-tournament press conference and captains' photoshoots. Rohit Sharma will not have to travel to Pakistan and the India captain shall join the team directly in Dubai.

Pakistan Squad Announcement LIVE

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is set to attend a press conference within 30 minutes.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announces the team for the Champions Trophy, an undercurrent of uncertainty is palpable across the country over the selection. It is to be seen how the team shapes up ahead of this gargantuan assignment on home soil.

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Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore are going to host the Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan and currently, the stadium renovation in Karachi is behind expectations. The programme in Lahore has been up to date and PCB officials and ICC officials are extremely happy with the work at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

Multiple reports in Pakistan suggest that the PCB is set to announce the team today. It will give the players a week to gel together and practice ahead of the tri-nation series.

Pakistan Squad Announcement LIVE - Mohsin Naqvi Press Conference!

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will attend a press conference at 4.15 pm Pakistan time today and will be giving the latest update on the stadium renovations across Pakistan. There are reports that the Pakistan team may also be announced today.

Pakistan Squad Live Updates - Fakhar Zaman is Back!

As per latest reports, Fakhar Zaman has been told by PCB to skip ILT20 and report to the team hotel in Pakistan on February 3. The southpaw is surely back in the squad for Champions Trophy, which is a massive positive.

Pakistan Squad Announcement LIVE Updates

The Pakistan Cricket Board is likely to name the team soon. It can happen today in the evening as per some reports, although unconfirmed.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates : Stance On Fakhar Zaman

As per reports, Fakhar Zaman has been asked by the PCB to leave ILT20 and report to team hotel by Feb 3. He will be part of Pakistan's squad for the tri-series and Champions Trophy.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live : Likely Squad

As per a report by Cricket Pakistan, the 15-member squad will include Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Ali Agha, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, and Abrar Ahmed.

Pakistan Squad Announcement LIVE : Team To Be Announced Today- Report

Sources suggest that Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdullah Shafique, and Abbas Afridi are likely to be left out of the squad, while Saim Ayub remains unavailable due to ongoing fitness concerns.Meanwhile, Saud Shakeel, Fakhar Zaman, Aamer Jamal, and Khushdil Shah are expected to make their way into the team for the upcoming series, bolstering the side with their experience and skill.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates : Babar Azam's Batting Position For CT

The Pakistan National Cricket Team are set to retain Babar Azam in the middle order for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to Cricket Pakistan, the selection committee prefers Babar in this role rather than as an opener. This decision aligns with the strategy to use his composure and adaptability to anchor the innings, particularly in challenging situations. Babar's ability to build partnerships and handle pressure is seen as vital for the team's stability during the middle overs. By keeping him in the middle order, Pakistan can utilize aggressive openers in the powerplay and maintain balance in their batting lineup.

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Fakhar Zaman recently recalled Pakistan's amazing win in the Champions Trophy 2017. They beat India in the Final and will be defending their title in the upcoming edition.

"I didn't realize the magnitude of what we had achieved until we landed in Pakistan. People came from all over to celebrate with us," said Fakhar.

Incidentally, Fakhar is expected to be part of the Pakistan squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 as well.

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Can Pakistan deal with the delay in the construction of the stadiums? Although PCB promised world-class facilities for spectators, the real picture looks gloom. A PTI report says the stadium conditions in Pakistan are far from the ICC mentioned states.

"Look, the stadiums will be in a shape to host matches but the question is the PCB has promised everyone a world-class experience at these renovated venues for the Tri-series and Champions Trophy and whether they can deliver on that promise remains to be seen," a source in Pakistan has confirmed.

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Who can be the star for Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025? There are a few names which comes to mind-

Babar Azam: Babar Azam can emerge as the star for the Pakistan side and redeem himself for the last couple of turmoil years. The star batter has shown his class in the past and CT 2025 will be a massive test for him.

Haris Rauf:After a few unsettling months, the stage is set for Haris Rauf. The fiery pacer will be aiming to be at his best and help his country showcase their bowling might in the tournament.

Saim Ayub:If the young batter gets fit, Saim Ayub can make it his own tournament. The southpaw is in excellent form and can be tipped to make a strong impact for Pakistan if he is included.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

Sourav Ganguly has said India-Pakistan tour was not a friendship tour as it name did suggest. The former India captain was seen saying it for the Netflix Documentary on India-Pakistan rivalry. And taking the video, ex-Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar reacted on social media.

Dada @SGanguly99 you're awesome. Indian cricket is incomplete without you. pic.twitter.com/tRtb58EGp2

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) January 29, 2025

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

Pakistan will play their first match in the Champions Trophy against New Zealand on February 19. We are three weeks away from the start of the tournament.

Pakistan CT 2025 Squad Live Updates

The PCB has failed to announce the Pakistan squad today as well. But there is plenty of updates across the country which we will bring to the fans. Stay connected!

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

If we are to have a peek in the Indian team, they are still dwelling over the injury status of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler is struggling with a back issue and may miss Champions Trophy, which will be a major blow for the Indian team.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 preparations, there are concerns about the preparations at the Karachi stadium. It is to be seen how the construction of stadium shapes up in the final few weeks.

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