Babar Azam’s batting place spilled over; Openings are confirmed

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the venues are yet to be fully prepared for the return leg of the prestigious tournament. Amid this chaos, Pakistan is taking its sweet time to announce its 2025 Champions Trophy squad.

The remaining seven participants have announced their preliminary squads for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but the host and defense have yet to announce their final 15 squads, despite having a deadline of January 12 to announce their squads.

Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman to open for Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) did not give any reason for the delay in announcing their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but still, they have until February 13 to select their eight-member squad. National competition.

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As the suspense builds and fans eagerly await Pakistan’s 2025 Champions Trophy squad, Sama TV reporter Qadir Khawaja reveals some interesting details about their squad. Babar Azam revealed that he will rise to the top in the popular competition.

The most surprising thing is that Fakhar Zaman has been confirmed to return to the Pakistan team for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. But the most surprising news is that Fakhar Zaman will be paired with Babar Azam at the top of the order in Pakistan’s defence. Cup at home.

Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq are set to drop out of Pakistan’s ODI squad.

Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hopes have seen young opener Saim Ayub ruled out of the tournament due to an ankle injury, which has reportedly led to changes in the opening line-up of the mega tournament.

Qadir Khawaja also said that Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood and opener Imam-ul-Haq will be dropped from the ODI squad for the upcoming tournament. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman are set to open the innings while Kamran Ghulam is likely to slot in at number three.

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However, Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood could be selected as backup opening options for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s experienced all-rounder Khushdil Shah could make a surprise comeback for the Men in Green. Tournament despite not playing international cricket for a year.

Khushdil Shah is all set to make a surprise comeback for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

However, Khushdil Shah’s impressive form in the 50-over tournament in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL 2024-25) makes his case strong. Khwashdil Shah’s impressive performances in domestic cricket including BPL 2024-25 have caught the attention of Pakistani selectors.

Kushdil’s inclusion adds depth and versatility, so the all-rounder is a sure shot for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad. Abdullah Shafique is currently not on the selectors’ radar for the tournament.

Well, the rest of the Pakistan squad is expected to remain unchanged, with skipper Mohammad Rizwan and pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf likely to retain their places.

In particular, Pakistan will play New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi on February 19, followed by India in a blockbuster clash in Dubai on February 23.