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. “We recognize how devastating it must be for him (Ayub) to miss a global event,

Fakhar Zaman has been named in Pakistan's squad for the Champions Trophy, marking his return after he fell out with the PCB over a social media post in October 2024. In a squad that PCB called "horses for courses",

Many have questioned ICC Champions Trophy's relevance considering there is not a huge difference in number of teams participating in ODI World Cup.

Faheem Ashraf's selection in Pakistan's 15-member squad for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked significant debate among fans and cricket experts. His return to the national ODI team has led to a flurry of reactions on social media,

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called the squad picked for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 as "a political selection" and played the national selection committee for making a few surprise decisions.