The selection committee has finalized the national team squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
According to sources, the selectors have decided to include in-form batter Khushdil Shah, who has been performing well in the Bangladesh Premier League. He is expected to replace Saim Ayub in the Champions Trophy squad.
On the other hand, Shan Masood’s chances of making the squad seem slim, while Imam-ul-Haq is likely to secure a spot in the final team.
The finalized squad has been sent to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for approval. Following his approval, an official announcement is expected within the next two days.
Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
The following players are expected to be part of the final squad:
- Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir
- Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain
- Spinners: Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem
The same squad will likely represent Pakistan in the upcoming tri-nation series before the Champions Trophy. The official announcement is eagerly awaited by fans as the team prepares for this major ICC event.