Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has defended the national team’s squad selected for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to be played from February 19 to March 9.
Pakistan announced their squad for the tri-nation series and the upcoming eight-team tournament on January 31.
Although critics and former cricketers have raised their concerns over the selection of some players in the squad, Younis Khan stated that these are the best available players in the country.
“The team selected for the Champions Trophy consists of the best available players, and the key to good performance is mental fitness,” said Younis.
“Team selection is done based on performance, and once the squad is chosen, the players should be fully supported. Criticism and unnecessary changes only create pressure on the players.”
The former captain expressed faith that this squad has the ability to make it into the semi-finals of the mega-event.
“The players have the talent to make it to the top four teams of the Champions Trophy,” he added.
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)(c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Saud Shakeel, Naseem Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Muhammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf.
READ: PCB chairman reviews final arrangements for Gaddafi Stadium’s grand opening
LAHORE: Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has hinted at possible…
FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) immediately due to its failure to implement…
LAHORE: The trophy for the tri-nation ODI series involving hosts Pakistan, along with New Zealand…
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday released the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 official…
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi inspected the arrangements for the grand opening…
LAHORE: Pakistan opener Saim Ayub is progressing well in his recovery from a right ankle…