Babar Azam’s Likely Batting Position for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Revealed
The Pakistan selection committee has been advised against opening with Babar Azam for the Champions Trophy.
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, Pakistan has yet to announce its squad for the prestigious event, making them the only team not to have revealed their lineup so far.
Pakistan will also compete in a triangular series prior to the Champions Trophy, and it’s expected that the same squad will be selected for both tournaments.
Recently, several rumors have emerged about the potential squad for the Champions Trophy. One major concern is the likely absence of Saim Ayub, who is sidelined due to an ankle injury. As a result, selectors are considering Fakhar Zaman for the opening slot. However, there is also speculation about promoting captain Babar Azam to the top of the order, a move that has raised some questions.
Reports indicate that the Pakistan selection committee has been advised against opening with Babar Azam in the Champions Trophy. The recommendation is to assign the opening position to players with prior experience in that role, while Babar’s skills are believed to be more valuable in the middle order.
Additionally, reports suggest that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will hold a meeting to discuss the possible inclusion of Imam-ul-Haq. Imam, who has regularly opened under Babar Azam’s captaincy, has not represented Pakistan recently due to the inclusion of Saim Ayub as a regular opener.
In an interesting development, power-hitter Usman Khan has been working with former cricketer Abdul Razzaq to enhance his power-hitting abilities. With Pakistan lacking a consistent power-hitter, Usman could be a surprise inclusion in the squad.
There are also discussions about adding Khushdil Shah to the squad, as Pakistan looks to strengthen their explosive middle order heading into the tournament.
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