Karachi [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Followers and former cricketers have been left flabbergasted over the inclusion of sure gamers in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Debates have sparked throughout social media, with questions being raised over the inclusion of Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah in Pakistan’s squad for the marquee occasion.
Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub and Sufyan Moqim have made means for Faheem, Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil and Saud Shakeel. There have been a few gamers in consideration for the Champions Trophy squad, together with Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood and Sajid Khan, however all of them didn’t occupy a spot.
Based on Geo Information sources, Imam-ul-Haq was dominated out of the match resulting from his health woes and indiscipline. Imam just lately captained Pakistan Shaheens in opposition to the West Indies XI. He was included in Pakistan’s Take a look at squad for the 2 Checks in opposition to the West Indies. Nevertheless, the choice committee did not give him an opportunity to play within the Champions Trophy over his health.
The explanation behind the axing of Aamer Jamal was his inconsistency, which paved the best way for Faheem’s inclusion. Take a look at spinner Sajid was ignored of the squad resulting from his lack of expertise within the white-ball format.
Pakistan’s Take a look at vice-captain Shakeel made his means into the squad on the again of his spectacular performances within the Asian circumstances, the sources added.
Mohammad Rizwan will lead the staff, having carried out so since Babar stepped down from the place after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Earlier than taking part in the match opener, Pakistan will function within the tri-series in opposition to South Africa and New Zealand to bolster their preparations for the title defence.
The tri-series will start with New Zealand squaring off in opposition to Pakistan within the Gadaffi Stadium on February 8. The Kiwis will then go on to face South Africa on February 10 in a day match.
After the conclusion of the primary two video games, the ODI motion will shift from Rawalpindi to Karachi, with Pakistan taking over South Africa on February 12 in a day/evening match. The ultimate might be held on February 14 on the similar venue, 5 days earlier than the match opener.
Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (capt, wk), Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah. (ANI)
