AND Pakistani cricket board (PCB) Recently announced a detachment for 15 members for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and three-series against New Zealand and South Africawith the final deadline for all the changes that were set for February 11.
Choosing a Detachment and Changes in Keys: Saim Ayub does not find a place
Pakistan has made four key changes from the team that played their last go series in South Africa, replacing replacement Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub and Sufyan moqim with Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar ZamanKhushdil Shah and Saud Shakeel. The return of Fakhara, which was crucial in the final victory of Pakistan, in 2017, brings the much needed fire power to the top row. Saud Shakeel, who was a consistent midfielder Pakistan, also earns his place, providing stability and experience. The decision to exclude the young Ayub opener has generally dictated concern for injuries, as it continues to recover from ankle injury gained during the New Year’s Pakistani test against South Africa in Cape Town.
Mohammad RizwanLeading Pakistan at his first ICC tournament as a Zada captain, he is a reliably dough and guardian known for their resistance under pressure. Babar AzamFormer captain, the backbone of the impact line with his elegant games and consistency remains. Shaheen Afida It leads the pace of attack with its deadly swing and ability to take over WICKET, key for PowerPlays. This combination of experience and talent in the emergence makes Pakistan a strong candidate for the 2025 championship trophy.
Tournament structure and hybrid model hosting
The 2025 champion trophy should start on February 19, which marked the return of the prestigious event of 50 years after the eight -year hiatus. This edition will follow the unique hybrid model of hosting, and Pakistan served as the main nation of the host. However, because of the permanent political tensions between the PCB Crown control Committee in India (BCCI), The Krizka Indian team will play their games in UAE instead of Pakistan. The tournament will be displayed Eight teamswith all other countries that participated in games in Pakistan. As the world of crickets eagerly awaits this event, discussions continue on the impact of divided places and whether this setting will affect the quality and righteousness of the competition.
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Pakistani team for the 2025 champion trophy
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agh, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Harid, Moham, Mohad, Nanase.
Pakistan’s legacy and the importance of the ninth edition
For Pakistan, the ninth edition of the tournament has a huge significance. Men in Green enter the tournament as defenders, winning the title in 2017 with a historic victory over India in the oval final. This triumph, triggered by Fakhar’s memorable century and a dominant bowling account of Mohammad Amir, remains one of the most famous Pakistanic achievements of the cricket.
Now, eight years later, Pakistan not only has the opportunity to defend his title, but also to do so on home soil, making this campaign even more significant. This will also be the first ICC event in Pakistan since Rizwan took over the white ball captain, the transition that followed after the Babar decision to step down after the ODA 2023 World Cup. Rizwan’s leadership will be carefully observed as he tries to lead Pakistan to another global triumph. Since the team boasts a mixture of experienced stocks and growing talents, expectations are high to use their home advantage and run deeply in the tournament.
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