According to PCB sources, several new faces are likely to be included in the 15-member squad, including Saud Shakil, Fakhar Zaman, Aamer Jamal, Khushdil Shah, and Abrar Ahmed.

The squad is also expected to feature experienced players such as Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, and Saud Shakil.

Additionally, players like Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Ali Agha, and Haris Rauf may also be part of the team. Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, and Abrar Ahmed are also expected to be included in the 15-member squad.

On the other hand, Sufyan Muqeem, Abdullah Shafiq, and Abbas Afridi are likely to be dropped, while Saeem Ayub will not make the squad due to fitness issues.

Pakistani cricket fans are hopeful that this squad will deliver an excellent performance on the international stage.

The Champions Trophy 2025 is a major international cricket tournament scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025. It is an ICC (International Cricket Council) event, and this edition will feature the best cricketing nations competing against each other in a round-robin format, followed by semi-finals and a final.

The tournament will showcase top teams from around the world, including host nation Pakistan, and is set to be an exciting and competitive event. The Champions Trophy typically involves the best teams in cricket, making it a prestigious and highly anticipated competition.

India s matches, however, will be played in the UAE due to various logistical reasons. Fans in Pakistan and around the world are looking forward to seeing their teams perform at the highest level in this tournament.