They will play the tournament 's vice-captain and star all-rounder, Salman Agha, has opined on the team's preparation leading

To strengthen the spin department, off-spinner Sajid Khan and mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed have been recalled to partner with left-arm spinner Noman Ali,' the Pakistan Cricket Board's official release said on Saturday.

The PPDCA has unveiled the 16-member Pakistan squad for the Physical Disability Champions Trophy for this year.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with Pakistan hosting the marquee ICC tournament in a hybrid model (neutral venue). India will play all their matches (group-stage games, semifinal and final) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi are the three venues that have been chosen to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from February 19. January 25, 2025 is the deadline for the completion of works.

India are expected to play a practice match in Dubai ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, which will take place at the same venue, according to a report from India Today. The ICC is currently working on finalizing practice facilities across the four venues in Pakistan and organizing the warm-up schedule for the eight teams participating in the prestigious tournament.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted their upcoming tri-nation ODI series involving South Africa and New Zealand from Multan to Karachi and Lahore - venues of the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

Earlier, reports claimed that the renovation works at the stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi still have a long way to go, with fencing work, floodlight placement, and finishing new multi-story enclosures being incomplete.