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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board selectors made bold calls before the ICC Champions Trophy, recalling explosive openers Fakir Zaman and all -rounder Khusheel Shah, selecting Fahim Ashraf on Aamir Jamal.
The tournament will begin on February 19, including Pakistan, including the Try Series. Fakhar, who was ignored for a recent African tour, has been included in the 15 -member squad, which has unfortunately benefited from the ankle injury of Sam Ayub. The left -handed left -handed, who exhibits its shape in the ILT20 league in Dubai, expect Pakistan to provide the top aggressive start.
The involvement of the happy deal is from its multi -dimensional ability, especially on the spin -friendly levels, from which it has become a valuable backup of Uber Ahmed and Salman Ali Agha in the spin department. In the eye -catching move, the selectors have supported Fahim Ashraf on Aamir Jamal, citing the recent appearance and fitness of Fahim in the Bangladesh League.
In addition, the Pakistan squad lacks an expert opener to contribute to Fakhar Zaman. As a result, selectors are considering Babar Azam or Saud Shakeel to play a role. National selector Asad Shafiq said, “Fakir’s early colleague can be either Babar Azam or Saud Shakeel, which can be relied upon by various factors such as situations, opposition and match strategies.”
Pakistan has enough time to make any changes to the squad till February 11. Subsequently, the technical committee of the ICC event will only be allowed to change the medical grounds.
The same squad will also be presented in the Tree Nation One Day Series, which will be screened in New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore and Karachi, with the Champions Trophy lead. The 15 player squad has four changes that played the last time in South Africa at the end of the last year.
Abdullah Shafik, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Sufyan Muqim have been replaced by Fahim Ashraf, Fakhr Zaman, Khushi Shah and Saud Shakeel. Assad added, “Fakir’s opening partner can be either Babar Azam or Saud Shakeel, which depends on various factors, such as situations, opposition and match strategy.”
The selectors say they have mentally prepared Babar Azam to open the innings with Fakir Zaman in ODIs. “The moment we felt that Sam Ayub would not be in a position to play the Champions Trophy for Pakistan, we prepared Babar to open the innings as Tendulkar did. Babar is mentally ready to open the innings, “A selector said.
“The Tree Nation One Day Series against New Zealand and South Africa will not only act as preparation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 lead, but also as a platform for improving our strategy under competitive terms. Will work.
Pakistan One Day Squad will gather in Lahore on Monday.
Future ODI: February 8: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Lahore (Tri -Nation One Day Series).
February 12: Pakistan vs South Africa, Karachi (Tree Nation One Day Series)
February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi (ICC Champions Trophy 2025).
February 23: Pakistan vs. India, Dubai (ICC Champions Trophy 2025)
February 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi (ICC Champions Trophy 2025).
Pakistan 15 Player Squad: Battle: Babar Azam, Fakhr Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Taib Tahir.
All -rounders: Fahim Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vice -captain).
Wicketkeeper batters: Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Usman Khan.
Spinner: Abrar Ahmed.
Fast Bowlers: Harsh Rauf, Mohammad Hassanin, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
