The Pakistani Selection Committee faced criticism after the announcement of the 15-member team for the upcoming 2025 champion trophy. According to the latest reports, the selection committee is likely to add young Spinner Sufiyana Muqeema instead of Tayyaba Tahir in the Champions Trophy Trophy Detachment.
Pakistan announced a team with a mixture of fresh faces and some return players. The detachment is a blend of youth and experience, but the exclusions have raised eyebrows. On the eve of the ICC tournament, Mohammad Rizwan will captain the team in three series against South Africa and New Zealand.
Exclusion of Sufijan Muqeema from Pakistani Champion Trophy Spad Spate
The exclusion of the Sufi Muqeem from the Pakistani Time Timar has caused a discussion, especially given his impressive appearance in his only ODO, where he took a four-legged trip against South Africa. His skills could be valuable on straight and tight games at ICC happening in Pakistan and Dubai.
However, the selectors opted for a difficult team for three-series and the champion trophy. The decision to start with only one premiere Spinner, Abrar Ahmed, is bold with respect to the lack of international experience. Abrar has only played four ODOs, and Salman Ali Aghha can provide part-time spinning.
The focus is on the pace of the Kvarteta Saem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afidi, Mohammad Hasnain and Haris Rauf, who is expected to play a crucial role in the success of Pakistan in the champion trophy. This difficult strategy has already brought three consecutive victories abroad for Pakistan.
Sufiyan Muqeem expects to replace Tayyaba Tahira in Pakistani Detachment
According to Ary News, Sufiyan Muqeem is expected to replace Tayyaba Tahira in the Pakistan team for the ICC tournament.
Selectors can make changes to the Squad of 15 members, with the ICC set up on 11 February for changes without the need to apply reasons. After that date, changes can only be made due to injury and require the approvement of the Technical Committee.
Temporary main coach AAQIB JAVED excludes changes in Trophy’s champion
The temporary main coach and chief selector Aaqib Javed defended the involvement of versatile Faheem Ashrafa and Khushdila Shaha. He delivered changes to the list before the tournament, adding that adjustments should not be based on only two matches.
“It’s not okay to make changes based on the performance of two games and therefore it will most likely be the same team for the champion trophy,” former test pacer told reporters to Pakistani training on Ghani Glass Ground here, Wednesday.
“And when you especially look at it that you have three games with the pool against New Zealand, India and Bangladesh, you need the top seven strokes with four bowling options, including two versatile,” he said. “Both Faheem and Khushdil are a better choice for playing under under constant conditions compared to Australia or South Africa.”
