Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif criticises the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 as a 'political selection,' questioning the inclusion of Faheem Ashraf due to his lack of recent performance. Latif highlights concerns over Pakistan's bowling attack,

Pakistan finally revealed their 15-member squad for the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy. The deadline for the provisional squad announcement was January 12. However, there was a significant delay in announcing the 15-member squad.

Host Pakistan has recalled opening batter Fakhar Zaman and allrounder Faheem Ashraf for the Champions Trophy and ruled out Saim Ayub due to a broken ankle.

The Pakistan selection committee has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, slated to be played in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 onwards.

The tournament will miss the presence of two former world champions, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, as they failed to qualify for this year's competition.

Despite the criticism, Pakistan's national selector Asad Shafiq defended the selection, highlighting Faheem's experience and his role as a fast-bowling all-rounder. Shafiq emphasised that Faheem’s inclusion provides the team with an option for a fast-bowling all-rounder, which is crucial for the squad’s balance.