Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan Team Squad: Players List, Captain, Vice Captain and Staff Members
The Champions Trophy 2025 will showcase Pakistan's talented cricket squad, which is likely to be led by captain Babar Azam. With experienced players like Shaheen Afridi and young talents, the team aims for glory on home soil.
Key Points
- Pakistan announces 15-player squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- Mohammad Rizwan to captain, Salman Ali Agha as vice-captain.
- Tournament starts February 19, 2025, hosted by Pakistan.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, featuring the top eight One Day International (ODI) teams. Pakistan, the host nation and defending champion, has announced a 15-player squad for the tournament.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan will lead the team as captain, with Salman Ali Agha serving as vice-captain. The squad includes experienced players like Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, alongside emerging talents such as Kamran Ghulam and Tayyab Tahir.
The bowling attack is bolstered by fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Hasnain, with Abrar Ahmed leading the spin department.
The tournament will be held across venues in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, with Pakistan aiming to defend their title on home soil. Pakistan's first match is scheduled against New Zealand on February 19, 2025, at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
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Pakistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full Players List & Key Members
Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been officially announced, featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. The tournament is particularly significant as it is hosted by Pakistan, providing the team with a home advantage.
Pakistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Captain: Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
- Vice-Captain: Agha Salman
Batters
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Kamran Ghulam
- Saud Shakeel
- Tayyab Tahir
All-rounders
- Faheem Ashraf
- Khushdil Shah
- Agha Salman
Wicketkeepers
- Mohammad Rizwan (C)
- Usman Khan
Bowlers
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
This squad has been selected with high expectations, as it combines seasoned players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi with young talents such as Tayyab Tahir and Kamran Ghulam, who have shown promising performances recently.
The team's composition aims to address previous weaknesses in spin bowling and lower-order contributions, making it crucial for the players to perform consistently throughout the tournament.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, and Pakistan's opening match is against New Zealand. This tournament marks a return for the Champions Trophy after an eight-year hiatus, and Pakistan aims to repeat its success from the 2017 edition, where they emerged victorious against India in the final.
Pakistan’s Captain, Vice-Captain, and Coaching Staff for Champions Trophy 2025
For the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
- Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
- Vice-Captain: Agha Salman
- Coaching Staff: 7
- Head Coach: Aaqib Javed
- Assistant Coach: Azhar Mahmood
- Batting Coach: Shahid Aslam
- Fielding Coach: Mohammad Masroor
- Spin Bowling Coach: Abdul Rehman
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