Champions Trophy squad Pakistan 

 As of January 14, 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a preliminary squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to kick off on February 19, 2025. The final squad is expected to be revealed by February 10, 2025.


Preliminary Squad

  • - Captain: Mohammad Rizwan  
  • - Babar Azam  
  • - Tayyab Tahir  
  • - Irfan Khan Niazi  
  • - Sufyan Maqeem  
  • - Mohammad Hasnain  
  • - Abdullah Shafique  
  • - Naseem Shah  
  • - Usman Khan  
  • - Shaheen Shah Afridi  
  • - Haris Rauf  
  • - Abrar Ahmed  
  • - Kamran Ghulam  
  • - Salman Ali Agha  
  • - Imam-ul-Haq  
  • - Fakhar Zaman  
  • - Hasibullah  
  • - Abbas Afridi  


This squad features a mix of seasoned players, such as Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi, alongside promising young talents like Sufyan Maqeem and Irfan Khan Niazi. The team reflects Pakistan's approach to combine experience with fresh energy to maintain a competitive edge.


The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted by Pakistan, with the opening match taking place in Karachi, where the home team will face New Zealand. The tournament will adopt a hybrid model, with matches involving India being played in Dubai.  


As both the host nation and the defending champions, Pakistan is aiming to capitalize on the home advantage and secure back-to-back titles. The final squad announcement in February will shed more light on the team’s strategies and preparations for this prestigious event.