Babar Azam Leads Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025
As the team prepares for the tri-series and the Champions Trophy, all eyes will be on Babar Azam, who is expected to play a crucial role in Pakistan's success. With his exceptional batting skills and leadership abilities, Babar is poised to lead the team to victory in the upcoming tournaments.
Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman believes that Babar Azam's batting position in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is irrelevant, as he is a player who consistently delivers, regardless of the batting order. Zaman expressed his confidence in Babar's ability to perform well in the tournament, praising his exceptional range in ODIs.
The Pakistan captain, Mohammad Rizwan, has also expressed confidence that Babar Azam will open the innings in the tri-series against New Zealand, replacing the injured Saim Ayub. Ayub is currently sidelined with an ankle fracture and will require a 10-week rehabilitation period. Rizwan referenced a famous phrase coined by pacer Hasan Ali, "King kar lega" (The King will do it), to emphasize Babar's ability to perform well in any situation.
The tri-series is set to take place in Lahore from February 8-14, and the Pakistan squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 includes Babar, Fakhar, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, and others. The team's opening pair has been a topic of concern, but Rizwan has defended the selection of all-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah, who have joined the national ODI side for the tournament.
With Babar Azam leading the team, Pakistan is looking to make a strong impression in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team's performance will depend on various factors, including the batting order and the players' ability to work together as a unit. However, with Babar at the helm, Pakistan has a good chance of succeeding in the tournament.
