Pakistan recalls Fakhar and Ashraf for Champions Trophy

Babar Azam, inspired by Sachin Tendulkar, set to open for Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025
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?
Pakistan recalls Fakhar and Ashraf for Champions Trophy after injured Ayub ruled out
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.
Pakistan name squad for Champions Trophy: Babar Azam poised for new role; Fakhar Zaman returns, no Saim Ayub
Pakistan have finally announced their squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Fakhar Zaman returns while Babar Azam is set for a new role.
Can Babar Azam Emulate Sachin Tendulkar? Pakistan Cricket Board Makes HUGE Claim Ahead Of Champions Trophy
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 announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025, Babar Azam likely to be given new role
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 Selectors Want Babar Azam To Open In Champions Trophy, Hope Star Batter Will Emulate Sachin Tendulkar
A reliable source said Aaqib Javed, who is a senior selector and also interim head coach of Pakistan, and other selectors had spoken to Babar about stepping in as opener once Saim Ayub was injured in a freak accident in the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town last month.
Babar Azam only Pakistani in ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024
The ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024 has been announced, highlighting the performances of several outstanding cricketers. Babar Azam, the Pakistani batsman, was the sole representative from Pakistan, scoring 738 runs in 24 matches with six half-centuries.
Babar Azam to open in Champions Trophy? Pakistan selection committee member reacts
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 Finalises Plans For Champions Trophy Opening Ceremony
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made arrangements for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 grand opening. Starting with pomp, the events set at numerous venues will provide a remarkable start to the long-anticipated event.
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Drop Babar Azam: Fans furious after Pakistan suffer humbling home loss to West Indies
Former captain Babar Azam managed just 45 runs in four innings in the Test series. Pakistan lost a Test at home to the West ...
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‘Babar Azam should be rested’
Basit Ali has recommended that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) consider resting Babar Azam for the second Test against the ...
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Pakistan selectors want Babar to open in CT, hope star batter will emulate Tendulkar
Pakistan selectors want their premier batsman Babar Azam to open in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, a thought inspired by the success legendary Sachin Tendulkar had after shifting to the pole ...
Cricket News Live Today January 31, 2025: Pakistan name squad for Champions Trophy: Babar Azam poised for new role; Fakhar Zaman returns, no Saim Ayub
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Ex-Cricketer Advises Babar Azam to Learn Batting From West Indian Spinner
A former Pakistan international has offered a scathing review of Babar Azam's performance asking him to learn from Gudakesh ...
Tilak Varma eyes Babar Azam's record as he rises to career-best position in ICC T20I rankings
Indian batter Tilak Varma has risen to career-best no. 2 position in the ICC men's T20I ranking and could become the youngest ...
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Watch: Newlyweds ditch walima to watch Babar Azam play live!
A newly married couple attends the Pakistan vs. West Indies match on their walima day, skipping to meet Babar Azam at the ...
Usman Khawaja goes past Babar Azam in WTC, reaches personal milestone with century vs Sri Lanka
Usman Khawaja scored his 16th Test century on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. This is his ...