PCB, who was going through the process of announcing the squad, became the last side to announce the team for the upcoming tournament. Mohammad Rizwan is going to lead the team while Salman Ali Agha has been appointed vice-captain. Young batsman Saim Ayub has not been included in the team as he is also resting his injury. Fakhar Zaman, another Pakistan member of the winning Champions Trophy 2017 is included for the Champions Trophy too. PCB has announced the same squad for the tri-nation tournament, which starts from February 8. The return of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will mark the tournament's comeback after an eight-year halt and is scheduled for Pakistan, on February 19th. As the defending champions, Pakistan, the host nation, will compete with seven best teams in the world in an attempt to win the title again. In addition to the squad list, PCB announced the complete list of support staff who will be accompanying the team during the tri-nation series and Champions Trophy. Also Read | Ashwin Reveals How Kohli’s Advice Disrupted Akash Deep’s Rhythm in Gabba Test PCB also announced an A-listed coaching staff for the Pakistan side, which has been comprised of former players. Former pacer Aqib Javed has been appointed the interim head coach, while Azhar Mahmood is going to assist him. Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi Pakistan's Coachin Staff Head Coach: Aqib Javed Assistant Coach: Azhar Mahmood Batting Coach: Shahid Aslam Fielding Coach: Mohammad Masroor Spin Bowling Coach: Abdul Rehman