The announcement of Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy is pending, and discussions are ongoing regarding a replacement for opener Saim Ayub, who may not recover in time due to injury.
Squad Finalization Delayed
- Consultations to finalize Pakistan’s ODI squad for the ICC Champions Trophy are still underway, delayed by concerns over Saim Ayub's fitness.
- If Saim Ayub is ruled out, selectors have already decided on a replacement.
Possible Replacements
According to sources:
- Fakhar Zaman is a confirmed inclusion in the squad.
- Imam-ul-Haq and Haseebullah are also under consideration.
- Abdullah Shafique may struggle to retain his spot, while Usman Khan is likely to be dropped.
Other Probable Inclusions
Players expected to make the squad include:
- Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, and Irfan Khan.
- Bowlers such as Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, as well as Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, and Sufyan Muqeem, are also likely to be included.
Timeline and Upcoming Matches
- All other participating teams have announced their squads, and Pakistan has submitted an initial squad to the ICC.
- The final squad for the Champions Trophy must be announced by February 11.
- Pakistan’s tri-series with South Africa and New Zealand begins on February 8, serving as preparation for the tournament.
The squad selection will be critical for Pakistan as they gear up for the highly anticipated Champions Trophy.
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