The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.
Led by Mohammad Rizwan, the squad brings a balanced mix of experience and emerging talent. Salman Ali Agha has been named as the vice-captain, while star batter Babar Azam retains his place as a key figure in the batting lineup.
Pakistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Mohammad Rizwan (Captain, Wicketkeeper)
Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain)
Babar Azam
Fakhar Zaman
Kamran Ghulam
Saud Shakeel
Tayyab Tahir
Faheem Ashraf
Khushdil Shah
Usman Khan
Abrar Ahmed
Haris Rauf
Mohammad Hasnain
Naseem Shah
Shaheen Shah Afridi
The squad sees the return of Fakhar Zaman and Faheem Ashraf, both of whom were absent from recent international action but have been recalled to strengthen Pakistan’s campaign.
Preparation and ExpectationsThe team will participate in a tri-nation series featuring South Africa and New Zealand as part of its preparations before heading into the Champions Trophy. Pakistan, which last won the Champions Trophy in 2017, aims to reclaim the title on home soil, with Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi selected as the primary venues for the tournament.
Pakistan will kick off its Champions Trophy campaign against a yet-to-be-decided opponent. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see if the team can leverage home conditions and deliver a strong performance on one of cricket’s biggest stages.
