Overview

• Pakistan has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, led by Mohammad Rizwan with Salman Ali Agha as vice-captain.
• Fakhar Zaman makes a comeback after recovering from injury and illness, while Saim Ayub is excluded due to an ankle injury.
• Aamir Jamal expressed frustration on social media after being dropped from the squad, with Faheem Ashraf selected in his place despite not playing for Pakistan since 2023.
• The squad includes three members from Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy-winning team: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Faheem Ashraf.
• Pakistan will play their opening match against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi, with the highly anticipated match against India scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.