Although Pakistan misplaced the ultimate of the Tri-series in opposition to New Zealand, there was one optimistic consequence for them within the type of Salman Ali Agha. The all-rounder scored 219 runs in three video games and was named as Participant of the Collection. As Pakistan is internet hosting the Champions Trophy 2025, the first-ever ICC (Worldwide Cricket Council) occasion since 1996, the crew is underneath immense strain to cater to the calls for of followers and declare the trophy.
Agha not too long ago sat down for a chat with former Pakistan skipper, Salman Butt. As India will tackle Pakistan on February 23, the mouthwatering conflict makes the world cease and take discover of the motion. With stakes excessive and being comparatively new to the age-old cricket rivalry as a participant, Agha said that the results of the sport won’t have a lot influence as profitable the title is crew’s essential purpose. He additionally revealed his expertise after being named Vice Captain of the crew.
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“Profitable the Champions Trophy is the last word purpose. After all, we wish to beat India, but when we lose to them and nonetheless win the match, that’s a much bigger achievement,” stated Agha on PCB podcast.
“I’m actually having fun with the position. It’s a brand new problem, however I’m attempting to stability it with my sport,” he added.
Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy 2025:
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fixtures
February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi
February 23: Pakistan vs India, Dubai
February 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
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