Mohammed Rizwan will lead Pakistan's 15-man squad for the ICC 50-over tournament. Saim Ayub missed out due to an injury as Fakhar Zaman returned to the Pakistan side.
Veteran Fakhar Zaman is in the mix, having played a monumental role in the 2017 Champions Trophy final. He scored a maiden ODI ton (114 off 106 deliveries) at The Oval, London, as Pakistan beat India by 180 runs to claim the silverware. Also recalled are Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, and Saud Shakeel.
Pakistan announced their 15-member squad on Friday. Here are the complete lineups for all eight teams for the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Opener Fakhar Zaman, who scored a century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final against India, makes a comeback after overcoming injury and illness that had sidelined him from international cricket since June 2024.
Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy 2025 has been unveiled. The squad consists of 15 players with Mohammad Rizwan announced as the captain.
The Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan with India playing its matches in Dubai.
Pakistan have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Former captain Babar Azam is likely to be given a new role. The squad also sees the return of Fakhar Zaman and Saudh Shakeel,
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to lead a Pakistan fightback in the first Test against the West Indies on Friday as the hosts reached 143-4 at the close of a fog-hit opening day.
Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel rallied Pakistan from 46/4 to 143/4 with their brilliant fifties on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies
According to reports from Cricket Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the squads for both the Champions Trophy and the Tri-Series within the first few days of February.
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan struck unbroken half-centuries to steer Pakistan past Jayden Seales' three-wicket spell, reaching 143-4 on the opening day of the first Test in Multan on Friday.
Mohammad Rizwan mocked West Indies batter Kevin Sinclair with 'come to the graveyard' taunt after Pakistan spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali ran through West Indies batting on Multan dustbowl.