Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet announced its team for the next 2025 Trophy of ICC Champions 2025, which is expected to start on February 19. While all the other participating nations have revealed their provisional teams, the hosts delayed their announcement due to Saim the concerns of Ayub’s injury.
The Champions Trophy returns to international cricket after an eight -year gap. It will also be the first ICC event organized in Pakistan since the ODI World Cup 1996. The competition begins on February 19, the hosts confronted in New Zealand during the opening match at the National Karachi stadium.
Delay in the announcement due to uncertainty surrounding Saim Ayub
In accordance with the CPI regulations, Green’s men must finalize his team for the Mega Tournament by February 11. According to a Pakistan cricket report, Saim Ayub is the reason for the delay in the announcement. He is currently recovering in London after suffering an injury in the recent series of tests in South Africa.
The PCB allows Saim time to prove its physical shape before its return. If Ayub is not in good shape, the Shan Masood experienced dough should replace it, Fakhar Zaman also returning to the team.
“The delay in the announcement is due to the uncertainty surrounding the young left -hander drummer Saim Ayub. The promising player underwent an injury in the recent series of tests against South Africa and is currently recovering in London,” said Reported Cricket Pakistan.
“He should return to Pakistan in early February, and the PCB gives him all the opportunities to prove his physical form. If Ayub is not able to recover in time, the experienced Shan Masood striker is likely to replace him, while Fakhar Zaman can also make a return to the team. “
Pakistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 should be announced by February 3
The report added that the PCB should announce the teams for the Champions Trophy and the ODI Tri-Nation series in the first three days of February. The Tri-Nation series, involving men in green, South Africa and New Zealand, will be played in Pakistan from February 8.
“According to sources, the PCB should reveal the teams for the Odi Tri-Nation series and the Champions Trophy in the first three days of February. The Tri-Nation series, featuring Pakistan, New Zealand and the South Africa, begins on February 8 and is considered a vital preparatory event for the Champions Trophy, “added the report.
Abdullah Shafic and Mohammad Hasnain likely to be abandoned from the Champions Trophy Squad team
Captain Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah will be included in the men of Green Squad. Young talents such as Abbas Afridi and Aamir Jamal are also taken into account for the selection. Abdullah Shafic and Mohammad Hasnain should miss the final team.
The champions trophy will be played in three sites of men in green, while the matches of India will take place in Dubai as part of a hybrid model. India and Green men were placed in group A alongside Bangladesh and New Zealand, while group B includes Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanistan.
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