Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad remains the same. Many fans and experts wanted changes, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) refused. The deadline for changes is February 11, but Pakistan will go ahead with their selected players.
Pakistan Keeps the Same Squad
The PCB has decided not to make changes. This means the team will play with the same squad announced earlier.
- Fans expected a new opener after Saim Ayub got injured.
- However, selectors chose all-rounders instead of a new opener.
- Many people were surprised by this decision.
Who Will Open for Pakistan?
Pakistan now has only one full-time opener, Fakhar Zaman.
- The selectors want Babar Azam to open with Fakhar.
- Babar is a great batsman but has only opened three times in ODIs before.
- The team has no other option for an opener now.
No Second Spinner in the Squad
Spin bowling is important in One Day Internationals (ODIs), but Pakistan picked only one spinner.
- Abrar Ahmed is the only specialist spinner.
- Salman Ali Agha is a part-time spinner.
- Fans wanted another spinner, but the team refused to make a change.
Criticism from Fans and Experts
Many former cricketers and fans are not happy with the squad.
- People expected better team balance.
- Lack of a proper opener is a big concern.
- Some believe an extra spinner was needed.
Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
Here is Pakistan’s final squad:
- Mohammad Rizwan (C)
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Kamran Ghulam
- Saud Shakeel
- Tayyab Tahir
- Faheem Ashraf
- Khushdil Shah
- Salman Ali Agha (VC)
- Usman Khan
- Abrar Ahmed
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Naseem Shah
- Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan’s Strengths in the Champions Trophy
Pakistan has a strong bowling attack.
- Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah are top-class pacers.
- Haris Rauf and Mohammad Hasnain add extra speed.
- Their bowling lineup can trouble any team.
Challenges Pakistan Might Face
Pakistan may struggle because of their batting choices.
- No experienced opener besides Fakhar.
- Middle order is untested in big tournaments.
- Lack of an extra spinner could be a problem.
Key Players to Watch in Champions Trophy 2025
Some players will play an important role for Pakistan.
- Babar Azam – He must perform well as an opener.
- Shaheen Afridi – His fast bowling is crucial.
- Mohammad Rizwan – As captain, his leadership is key.
- Abrar Ahmed – The only spinner in the team.
Pakistan is going into the Champions Trophy 2025 with a bold squad. No changes were made, even after criticism.
The team has a strong bowling attack but faces batting challenges. Will this strategy work for Pakistan? Fans are eager to see how the team performs.
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