ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the UAE. Mohammad Rizwan will captain the side, with Babar Azam as vice-captain. Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, and Tayyab Tahir bolster the batting lineup, while Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah provide all-round options. Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah lead the pace attack, with Abrar Ahmed as the key spinner. Usman Khan has been included as a backup wicketkeeper. Imam-ul-Haq misses out due to injury. Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam (VC), Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Usman Khan (WK), Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi. Pakistan, playing on home soil, aims to reclaim the Champions Trophy title with a strong mix of experience and rising stars.

South Africa has named a strong 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, led by Temba Bavuma. The squad includes star players like Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, and Marco Jansen, along with Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen. Anrich Nortje was initially selected but has been ruled out due to a back injury, with a replacement yet to be announced. The Proteas will kick off their campaign against Afghanistan on February 21 in Karachi, followed by crucial matches against Australia and England in the group stage.

Afghanistan is set for its Champions Trophy debut from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the UAE. Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the 15-member squad, with Rahmat Shah as vice-captain. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil are the wicketkeepers, while Ibrahim Zadran returns from injury. Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib add all-round strength. The spin attack features Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and AM Ghazanfar, with pacers Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, and Farid Ahmad Malik. Mujeeb Ur Rahman misses out due to injury.Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai. Afghanistan aims to make a strong impact in their maiden Champions Trophy campaign.

England's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 features a strong mix of experience and youth, aiming for a competitive edge in the tournament. Led by Jos Buttler (captain, wicketkeeper), the team boasts a solid batting lineup with Joe Root providing middle-order stability alongside Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, and Liam Livingstone. The pace attack includes Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, and Jamie Overton, offering speed and variety. Adil Rashid leads the spin department, while young talents like Jacob Bethell and wicketkeepers Phil Salt and Jamie Smith add fresh energy to the squad. Under the guidance of head coach Brendon McCullum, England is set to begin their campaign in Pakistan from February 19, 2025, with hopes of making a strong impact in the tournament.