Pakistan selectors on Friday sprung a surprise by including just one specialist spinner and picking nine batsmen in their 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month. Abrar Ahmed, 26, the only specialist spinner in the squad captained by Mohammad Rizwan, has played four ODIs taking 10 wickets with a best of 4/33.

Mohammed Rizwan will lead Pakistan's 15-man squad for the ICC 50-over tournament. Saim Ayub missed out due to an injury as Fakhar Zaman returned to the Pakistan side.

Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19 in Karachi. The team will be led by Mohammad Rizwan, who will be making his debut as skipper in a 50-over ICC tournament. Salman Ali Agha has been named vice-captain.

Pakistan announces its squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with Mohammad Rizwan as captain. Notable absentee Saim Ayub misses out due to injury, whereas veteran Fakhar Zaman returns. The team will face New Zealand and India in the group stage under the guidance of Interim Coach Aaqib Javed.

Mohammad Rizwan will lead Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 and Saim Ayub missed his spot from Pakistan's 15-member squad for the mega event.

Pakistan have finally announced their squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Fakhar Zaman returns while Babar Azam is set for a new role.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — 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.

Pakistan announced their squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with Saim Ayub failing to recover in time for the tournament. Three players, including Fakhar Zaman, earned a recall. Mohammad Rizwan will lead the side while Salman Ali Agha is the vice-captain.