Delhi: Pakistan has not yet officially announced its team for the Champions Trophy 2025, but the reports are indicating some changes in the team. According to Pakistan media, former captain Babar Azam can be seen opening with Fakhar Zaman. This change can be due to Sam Ayub’s ankle injury.
Opening experience
Babar Azam has already opened the T20I, and recently he also played the responsibility of opening in Test cricket. Babar Azam has been one of the most successful batsmen for Pakistan on number-3 and number-4 in ODI cricket. Pakistan’s first match will be from New Zealand in Karachi on 19 February, and the Pakistan-India match will be held in Dubai on 23 February.
Kamran slaves will be on number-3
If Babar Azam is promoted for opening, Kamran Ghulam can bat at number three. This will strengthen Pakistan’s top order. Imam-ul-Haq and Shaan Masood can also be seen as a backup option for opening.
Get Ready, Everyone! The dynamic duo is back! Our Fauji, Fakhar Zaman, and the King, Babar Azam, are set to open the innings for Pakistan in the tri-nation series and the champions Trophy.
This opening pair has the perfect blend of aggression and class, and I can’t wait to see… https://t.co/tbpk9kgf3g pic.twitter.com/xvfpkjjwhg
– Abdullah zafar (@arain_417) January 24, 2025
Abdullah Shafiq’s poor form
Abdullah Shafiq, who struggled in white ball cricket in 2024, can be dropped from the team. The selectors have given priority to Babur’s continuity. In addition, all -rounder Khushdil Shah is expected to return to the team, which can strengthen the middle order.
According to reports, babar azam may open the batting in the champions trophy 😲
Your thoughts on a fakhar-babar opening combo?#CT25 , #PakistAncrick pic.twitter.com/ji2shhshm
– grassroots cricket (@grassrootscric) January 23, 2025
Possible Pakistan team
Pakistan’s possible team may include prominent players like Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Salman Aga, Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan. In bowling, Pakistan will depend on its strong fast bowling attack, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Hasnain. Apart from this, Kamran Ghulam, leg -spinner Abrar Ahmed and young Sufiyan Mukim can also be part of the team.
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