Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at Champions Trophy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at Champions Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts next month’s Champions Trophy. Fakhar hasn’t played international cricket since Pakistan’s first-round exit from the T20 World Cup last June and subsequently missed out on central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board for the first time in eight years. “People don’t know that after the T20 World Cup I got sick,” Fakhar explained to the Vipers Voices podcast as he prepared to play ILT20 for Desert Vipers in the United Arab Emirates. “I was not part of the team because of my medical condition, but now 100% I will play for Pakistan.” The veteran opening batter made headlines when he criticized the national cricket administration just before Babar Azam was controversially rested for the final two home test matches against England late last year due to his inconsistent form in red-ball cricket.

T20 Play Champions Pcb Pakistan Cricket Champions Trophy Fakhar  champions  t20  play  excited  trophy  confident  ayub  zaman  pakistan  cricket  players  fakhar  vipers  returning

History of this topic

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct
1 week, 1 day ago

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct

Hindustan Times  

The era when Pakistan reigned as a cricketing powerhouse feels like a distant memory. Recently, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shared a striking revelation: the current PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, admitted to him that he lacks knowledge about cricket. 'Disappointing how ICC managed Champions Trophy hosting' Pakistan hosted the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 under a hybrid model, with India’s …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence

Firstpost  

The spotlight isn’t just on the Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan cricket team for the underwhelming defence of their Champions Trophy title. AP The Pakistan cricket team had undergone another captaincy and coach change in the latter half of 2024 following a series of disastrous results, including and especially in the T20 World Cup. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results …

Pakistan announces Salman Agha as T20I captain for New Zealand tour, Rizwan to continue as ODI skipper
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan announces Salman Agha as T20I captain for New Zealand tour, Rizwan to continue as ODI skipper

The Hindu  

Salman Ali Agha was named Pakistan’s new T20I captain on Tuesday after the national selection committee decided to axe Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the New Zealand series. Following Pakistan’s abysmal performance in the Champions Trophy, the Aaqib Javed-led selection committee decided to pick a young T20I squad, keeping in mind two major upcoming tournaments, the ACC Men’s T20 …

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan

Firstpost  

Pakistan had lost openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, both of whom were integral members of the team’s ideal ODI combination, to injury. Captain Mohammad Rizwan, however, insisted that the injuries weren’t meant to be an excuse, and admitted the hosts and defending champions underperformed in the Champions Trophy. Mohammad Rizwan's first ICC event as Pakistan captain ended on a …

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gutted Mohammad Rizwan not looking for excuses after Champions Trophy exit

India Today  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said that his team is not looking for excuses after their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Hopefully, we can work on it when we play against New Zealand next and, hopefully we can improve there," said Rizwan in the post-match press conference. Pakistan to tour New Zealand next Rizwan also spoke about some …

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons
Trending News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons

Firstpost  

Not only have hosts and defending champions Pakistan suffered a first-round exit following defeats against New Zealand and India, the Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB continued to face flak for the way they’ve been organising the first ICC event happening in the country since 1996. While the Pakistan cricket team has suffered a first-round exit from the Champions Trophy, the PCB came …

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. The losses to New Zealand and India had a predictable pattern as the batters’ timid approach proved costly. The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have the ability to go big. The chatter ahead of the must-win game against its neighbour veered around …

Fakhar Zaman refutes retirement rumours, wants to play Test cricket
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Fakhar Zaman refutes retirement rumours, wants to play Test cricket

India Today  

Pakistani batter Fakhar Zaman dismissed rumours of his retirement, explaining that he wanted to take a break from the game due to a thyroid problem. Fakhar clarified that he never considered retirement and expressed his desire to play Test cricket for Pakistan. I want to play one-day, T20, I even want to play Test cricket," Fakhar said in a video …

Analysis: Why Pakistan was knocked out of Champions Trophy 2025 after just two matches?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Analysis: Why Pakistan was knocked out of Champions Trophy 2025 after just two matches?

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. Chasing 321 against the Kiwis, Mohammed Rizwan’s men crawled to 22 for two in the PowerPlay and could never recover. READ | Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton highlight India’s ‘undeniable advantage’ of playing in Dubai The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have …

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How brand Team Pakistan is facing fresh trouble after Champions Trophy debacle

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 has raised concerns about the team’s brand value and future sponsorship deals. Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy has not only left fans disappointed but also raised fresh concerns about the brand value of the national cricket team. While the Pakistan Cricket Board may not face immediate financial losses due …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after flop
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after flop

The Hindu  

Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the host crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage, barely a week into celebrating the return of a major tournament. “I feel very despondent with the state of Pakistan cricket,” former captain Rashid Latif told AFP. “Frequent changes in the Pakistan Cricket Board, selection committee …

Ahmed Shahzad slams 'indiscipline' in team after Pakistan's Champions Trophy debacle
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ahmed Shahzad slams 'indiscipline' in team after Pakistan's Champions Trophy debacle

India Today  

Veteran batter Ahmed Shehzad outlined the factors behind Pakistan cricket’s decline. On Monday, Pakistan’s elimination was confirmed when the Black Caps defeated Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Bangladesh by five wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. ‘Sad to see Babar Azam in this condition’ Shehzad stated that Pakistan had earlier erred in appointing Babar Azam as skipper solely based on his international performances. …

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Complete overhaul': What went wrong for Pakistan in 2025 Champions Trophy?

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India. AFP Sport looks at where it all went wrong for Mohammad Rizwan's men in the 50-over tournament: Uncertain build-up Rizwan was appointed white-ball skipper in October last year and led Pakistan to an impressive 2-1 ODI win …

Pakistan set to sack coach Aaqib Javed following Champions Trophy flop show: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan set to sack coach Aaqib Javed following Champions Trophy flop show: Report

India Today  

The backlash due to the poor show in the Champions Trophy, including the humiliating defeat to India, hit the Pakistan team hard and its support staff led by former fast bowler Aaqib Javed is set to be overhauled, according to a cricket Board source. A well-informed source in the Pakistan Cricket Board said that Aaqib will be relieved of his …

Champions Trophy 2025: Sarfaraz Ahmed calls for resumption of India vs Pakistan bilateral series
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Sarfaraz Ahmed calls for resumption of India vs Pakistan bilateral series

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed batted for the resumption of bilateral series between his side and India. In this tournament, it did not happen, but I hope in future, India will come to Pakistan.” “In 2008, in the Asia Cup, which I was a part of, the Indian team came to Pakistan. Everything is safe.” Meanwhile, Sarfaraz backed the under-fire …

'I want Pakistan to win': Former India pacer makes strange wish ahead of IND vs PAK clash
1 month ago

'I want Pakistan to win': Former India pacer makes strange wish ahead of IND vs PAK clash

Firstpost  

Former India pacer Atul Wassan feels that a Pakistan win will make the Champions Trophy 2025 interesting an there’s no fun in watching India will all the time against their arch-rivals. However, former India pacer Atul Wassan is rooting for a Pakistan win. Having already lost their opening match to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will be …

Pakistan Cricket chief hopeful of win vs India: We are fully prepared
1 month ago

Pakistan Cricket chief hopeful of win vs India: We are fully prepared

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi has backed the national team to pull off a crucial victory against India as the two arch-rivals lock horns in the highly-anticipated Champions Trophy clash on February 23. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table With each team playing only three group-stage matches, the clash against India has now become a virtual must-win game …

IND vs PAK: Relive the Madness of Their Last Champions Trophy Encounter!
Trending News
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Relive the Madness of Their Last Champions Trophy Encounter!

The Hindu  

Pakistan will aim to revive its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side, coming off a 60-run loss to New Zealand, will take inspiration from its memorable 2017 Champions Trophy final win over India. Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman holds the trophy as he celebrates after winning the ICC Champions …

IND vs PAK, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan team arrives in Dubai for India clash
1 month ago

IND vs PAK, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan team arrives in Dubai for India clash

The Hindu  

The Pakistan cricket team arrived here on Thursday for the marquee Champions Trophy 2025 clash against arch-rivals India scheduled for February 23, hoping to get its campaign back on track after the 60-run loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener. The team had left for Dubai without senior batter Fakhar Zaman, who got hurt during the opening match against …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: I don’t know how I got into Pakistan team for CT, says Khushdil
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: I don’t know how I got into Pakistan team for CT, says Khushdil

The Hindu  

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah is surprised that he has been picked for the Champions Trophy despite dishing out ordinary performances, saying he himself doesn’t know “how I got into the team”. Khushdil, a middle-order left-hand batter, scored a stroke-filled 69 off 49 deliveries but his efforts went in vain as Pakistan lost the Champions Trophy opener to New Zealand by …

Pakistan Dealt A Heavy Blow Before IND vs PAK Match, Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy 2025
1 month ago

Pakistan Dealt A Heavy Blow Before IND vs PAK Match, Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy 2025

ABP News  

Fakhar Zaman Injury: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an oblique tear, delivering the defending champions a big blow in their quest to retain the prestigious title. Notably, Fakhar Zaman helped Pakistan defeat India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final by scoring 114 runs off just 106 balls. ALSO ON …

Imam replaces injured Fakhar in Pakistan Champions Trophy squad
Trending News
1 month ago

Imam replaces injured Fakhar in Pakistan Champions Trophy squad

Associated Press  

KARACHI, Pakistan — Defending champion Pakistan suffered a huge blow when opening batter Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to an oblique injury on Thursday. It is the second major injury blow to Pakistan’s title defense in its first major tournament as host in 29 years. Fakhar, Babar Azam and Faheem Ashraf were the only survivors …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of India vs Pakistan match
Trending News
1 month ago

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of India vs Pakistan match

The Hindu  

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of its match against India in Dubai. Fakhar suffered an injury during Pakistan’s opening match of the tournament against New Zealand. The injury forced Fakhar, who is Pakistan’s opening batter, to bat at number four. Interestingly, he first rose to prominence in the 2017 Champions Trophy, …

Big blow for Pakistan: Explosive batter Fakhar Zaman out of Champions Trophy 2025; check who’s going to replace him
1 month ago

Big blow for Pakistan: Explosive batter Fakhar Zaman out of Champions Trophy 2025; check who’s going to replace him

Live Mint  

During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opening match, Pakistan suffered an early setback when Fakhar Zaman left the field just two balls into the match due to a lower back issue. Captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged Zaman’s absence disrupted Pakistan’s momentum both in the death overs and during the powerplay in the cricket match. Pakistan's defeat against New Zealand On February …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury: Report
1 month ago

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury: Report

Firstpost  

The Pakistan cricket team received a massive blow on Thursday as it was reported that batter Fakhar Zaman will reportedly miss the remainder of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to an injury. In a massive blow to the Pakistan cricket team, Fakhar Zaman on Thursday was reportedly ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 due to an injury. Fakhar …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Blow to Pakistan as Zaman out of tournament
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Blow to Pakistan as Zaman out of tournament

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy hopes hit by news that injured batter Fakhar Zaman will miss remainder of the tournament. Hosts Pakistan have suffered a serious blow to their Champions Trophy hopes with opener Fakhar Zaman being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with an injury before their crunch clash with archrivals India. “Unfortunately I’m now out of ICC Champions …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India
1 month ago

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India

India Today  

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. The southpaw sustained the injury while fielding during Pakistan's opening match against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. Fakhar sustained the injury as early as the first over of the match after Pakistan won the toss and opted to field in …

Pakistan's injured opener Zaman out of Champions Trophy, Imam-ul-Haq named replacement
1 month ago

Pakistan's injured opener Zaman out of Champions Trophy, Imam-ul-Haq named replacement

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Hosts Pakistan suffered a serious blow Thursday when opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an injury ahead of their crunch clash with arch-rivals India. "Twenty-nine-year-old Imam, who has played 72 ODIs, was named as a replacement after Fakhar was ruled out due to an oblique injury," the ICC said in its media release. Zaman …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India
1 month ago

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India

India Today  

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. The southpaw sustained the injury while fielding during Pakistan's opening match against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. Fakhar sustained the injury as early as the first over of the match after Pakistan won the toss and opted to field in …

Explained: Why Fakhar Zaman didn't open against New Zealand in Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Explained: Why Fakhar Zaman didn't open against New Zealand in Champions Trophy

India Today  

Fakhar Zaman was slotted to open the batting in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand on Wednesday, February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Updates In the first over of the Black Caps innings, Fakhar had to go off the park after he tried to stop a boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi. …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan dealt blow as Fakhar Zaman suffers injury in opener
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan dealt blow as Fakhar Zaman suffers injury in opener

India Today  

Pakistan have been dealt a big blow as opener Fakhar Zaman suffered an unfortunate injury during the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. However, the New Zealand opener was able to play a cover drive from Shaheen's second delivery which was a little outside off. Pakistan vs New Zealand live updates Disaster for …

Mohammad Rizwan urges Pakistan to enjoy Champions Trophy 2025
1 month ago

Mohammad Rizwan urges Pakistan to enjoy Champions Trophy 2025

The Hindu  

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a “historic occasion” for the country, a day before the host kicks the tournament off against New Zealand. The Champions Trophy is the first major cricket event hosted by Pakistan in nearly three decades and is regarded as second only to the World Cup in the One-Day Internationals. …

Return of top teams for Champions Trophy means a lot to Pakistan cricket: Wasim Bari
1 month ago

Return of top teams for Champions Trophy means a lot to Pakistan cricket: Wasim Bari

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, Former captain Wasim Bari is glad to see the return of a global cricketing event to Pakistan through the ICC Champions Trophy, and hopes that the nightmarish days after the militant attack on Sri Lankan team in 2009 are forgotten forever. Return of top teams for Champions Trophy means a lot to Pakistan cricket: Wasim Bari Pakistan could not …

Keep underestimating us: Pakistan captain's plea to pundits before Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Keep underestimating us: Pakistan captain's plea to pundits before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has urged fans and pundits to continue underestimating the team if that is the secret ingredient to their success at major tournaments. NO ONE SHOULD DOUBT PAKISTAN'S TALENT: RIZWAN An ICC tournament will return to Pakistan for the first time since the 1996 World Cup, and anticipation is at an all-time high. "We always say - …

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – Pakistan Full Preview
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – Pakistan Full Preview

The Hindu  

The last time the Champions Trophy was played in 2017, Pakistan clinched the title by defeating India in the final. Pakistan has named a strong squad on paper, but Saim Ayub’s injury has unsettled the team combination, shifting focus back to Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan’s pace attack, key to three successive away ODI series wins last year, …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back

Al Jazeera  

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail say Pakistan is abuzz with the return of an international cricket event. Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy, and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country’s love affair with the sport, three former captains say. “For fans and young cricketers to see the stars …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan’s passionate cricket fans
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan’s passionate cricket fans

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: A three-decade wait finally ends for Pakistan on Wednesday when it stages its first major International Cricket Council tournament since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup with Sri Lanka and India. India’s top team hasn’t played in Pakistan since 2008, and the two countries have tended to only compete against each other in major tournaments, including World Cups. It’s similar …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan firm on Babar Azam opening despite tri-series flop show
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan firm on Babar Azam opening despite tri-series flop show

India Today  

Pakistan head coach Aqib Javed has thrown his full support behind star batter Babar Azam, backing him to continue opening for the side in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy despite his recent struggles. Javed emphasised that the team management remains confident in Babar’s ability to deliver crucial performances, particularly in the powerplay, where he can make the most of fielding …

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub-less Pakistan face stiff challenge to end barren run
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub-less Pakistan face stiff challenge to end barren run

India Today  

Pakistan will be one of the teams to watch out for when the Champions Trophy gets underway on February 19. Mohammad Rizwan has been impressive as their ODI captain after taking charge back in October 2024, but playing in the upcoming event would come with its challenges and expectations, since Pakistan are the defending champions. Pakistan Results since ODI World …

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub-less Pakistan face stiff challenge to end barren run
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub-less Pakistan face stiff challenge to end barren run

India Today  

Pakistan will be one of the teams to watch out for when the Champions Trophy gets underway on February 19. Mohammad Rizwan has been impressive as their ODI captain after taking charge back in October 2024, but playing in the upcoming event would come with its challenges and expectations, since Pakistan are the defending champions. Pakistan Results since ODI World …

Pakistan is a dangerous side in home conditions, should make Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals: Ravi Shastri
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan is a dangerous side in home conditions, should make Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals: Ravi Shastri

The Hindu  

Armed with a fearsome pace attack and playing in home conditions, hosts Pakistan could be a force to reckon with in the Champions Trophy even though it will miss opener Saim Ayub, reckons former India coach Ravi Shastri. “I think Pakistan are the kind of side that, with the exposure they’ve had in the last six to eight months in …

Will Haris Rauf get fit in time for Champions Trophy? PCB drops major update on speedster's injury
1 month, 1 week ago

Will Haris Rauf get fit in time for Champions Trophy? PCB drops major update on speedster's injury

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has released a major update on Haris Rauf's injury ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy. The pacer picked up an issue during Pakistan's tri-series clash against New Zealand on February 8 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and missed the remainder of the game. "Following MRI and X-ray scans, it has been confirmed that Pakistan fast …

Ex-PAK star predicts Babar Azam's excuse if he fails to score in Champions Trophy: 'If he doesn't perform, he will say…'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ex-PAK star predicts Babar Azam's excuse if he fails to score in Champions Trophy: 'If he doesn't perform, he will say…'

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Basit Ali made a scathing attack on former skipper Babar Azam ahead of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan's Babar Azam is expected to open the innings in Champions Trophy. However, Pakistan's selection committee member Asad Shafiq has already indicated that Babar is the frontrunner in opening the innings, with Saud Shakeel as another option for Fakhar Zaman's opening partner. …

Champions Trophy 2025: Fakhar Zaman returns for Pakistan as in-form Saim Ayub misses out due to injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Fakhar Zaman returns for Pakistan as in-form Saim Ayub misses out due to injury

Firstpost  

Fakhar Zaman, hero of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2017, has not represented the Men in Green since last year’s T20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean and has not played an ODI since the 2023 World Cup. Reuters Fakhar Zaman is set to return to the One-Day International format for the first time since the 2023 World …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan go innovative way to name pace-heavy squad for mega event at home
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan go innovative way to name pace-heavy squad for mega event at home

Live Mint  

The Pakistan Cricket Board went a bit creative as the defending champions announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting at home and Dubai next month. Surprisingly, Pakistan named just one specialist spinner and picked nine batters for the Champions Trophy beginning on February 19. Babar Azam likely to open in Champions Trophy Either Babar Azam or …

Pakistan recalls Fakhar and Ashraf for Champions Trophy after injured Ayub ruled out
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan recalls Fakhar and Ashraf for Champions Trophy after injured Ayub ruled out

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Host Pakistan recalled opening batter Fakhar Zaman and allrounder Faheem Ashraf for the Champions Trophy while Saim Ayub was ruled out on Friday due to a broken ankle. Fakhar is one of three survivors along with Ashraf and Babar Azam who were part of the Pakistan squad which won the last Champions Trophy in 2017 in England. “Our …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No Saim Ayub as Pakistan announces squad for title-defence
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No Saim Ayub as Pakistan announces squad for title-defence

The Hindu  

Defending champion, on Friday, announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Mohammad Rizwan set to led the team as it starts its title defence against New Zealand next month. A major absentee in the squad, however was young opener Saim Ayub, who has been turning heads in the Test series against South Africa, scoring two centuries …

Champions Trophy: No Saim Ayub as Mohammed Rizwan to lead Pakistan's 15-man squad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: No Saim Ayub as Mohammed Rizwan to lead Pakistan's 15-man squad

India Today  

Young in-form opener Saim Ayub missed out after failing to recover as Pakistan announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19 in Karachi. The Pakistan opener had hit his maiden ODI hundred to help his side beat India by 180 runs and win their first ICC Champions Trophy title. Pakistan will field the …

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub all but ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub all but ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025

The Hindu  

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi all but ruled out young opener Saim Ayub of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament due to an ankle injury for which he is taking treatment in London. Saim had fractured his ankle on the first day of the second Test against South Africa earlier this month in Cape Town. Saim, named in the ICC’s ODI team …

Mohsin Naqvi all but rules Saim Ayub out of Champions Trophy due to ankle injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohsin Naqvi all but rules Saim Ayub out of Champions Trophy due to ankle injury

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsqin Naqvi has all but confirmed that Saim Ayub will be missing the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. During an interaction with reporters in Karachi, Naqvi stated that the Pakistan Board is in no mood to risk Saim for the Champions Trophy, saying that he is their asset. Pakistan have not named their squad for the Champions …

Discover Related