Pakistan vs New Zealand: PCB releases Pakistan Squad Photo for Champions Trophy 2025, Fans React

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Pakistan are gearing up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to start from February 19.

Ahead of that, the Pakistan team is participating in a tri-nation series along with New Zealand and South Africa, starting from today in Lahore.

The match between Pakistan and New Zealand in the series is being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and ahead of that, a squad photo has been released by PCB - the team that shall take part in the upcoming Champions Trophy as well.

PCB officially unveiled the national team's squad and jersey for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The announcement took place during a ceremony at the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the 15-member squad donned the new kit, symbolizing their readiness for the tournament.

Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Mohammad Rizwan (captain and wicketkeeper), Shaheen Afridi, Salman Ali Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf, Khushdil Shah, Naseem Shah, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, and Fakhar Zaman.

In preparation for the Champions Trophy, Pakistan is hosting a tri-nation One Day International (ODI) series featuring New Zealand and South Africa. The series is scheduled from February 8 to 14, 2025, with matches held at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi's National Bank Stadium.

This tri-nation series serves as a crucial platform for the participating teams to fine-tune their strategies and assess player form ahead of the Champions Trophy. It is a massive opportunity for Mohammad Rizwan and co. to test their skills and prepare for the monumental tournament ahead.

The unveiling of the new jersey and the announcement of the squad have heightened anticipation among fans. And now the squad photo of the Pakistan team further heightened the buzz among fans.

The fans were ecstatic to see their team in the new green attire and wished the team the best ahead of the ICC tournament.

"Pakistan squad locked and loaded for the tri-series and ICC Champions Trophy. Ready to make history," a fan commented on X, while other praised their traditional green outfit.