Babar Azam has opened the innings only twice in his 123-match ODI career but is set to take up the role for Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy at home. But how is he inspired by Sachin Tendulkar in this move?

Host Pakistan has recalled opening batter Fakhar Zaman and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf for next month’s Champions Trophy while Saim Ayub was ruled out due to fractured ankle.

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar began opening the innings after playing 69 games down the order and his first game as an opener was against New Zealand at Auckland in 1994. PCB believes that Babar Azam too can be successful in ODIs while opening,

Pakistan selection committee member Asad Shafiq has revealed that Babar Azam could be one of the options to be an opener during the upcoming Champions Trophy. Pakistan will have either Babar or Saud Shakeel as one of the openers alongside Fakhar Zaman.

Pakistan have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Former captain Babar Azam is likely to be given a new role. The squad also sees the return of Fakhar Zaman and Saudh Shakeel,

Pakistan finally revealed their 15-member squad for the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy. The deadline for the provisional squad announcement was January 12. However, there was a significant delay in announcing the 15-member squad.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said that it can make changes to the squad until February 11 as per the International Cricket Council's rules

From experienced campaigners making a comeback to a key run-scorer being sidelined by injury, there were multiple talking points from Pakistan's 15-member Champions Trophy squad.