Ormer The selection of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) team for the next ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates will co-host, has drawn criticism from Pakistani batsman Ahmad Shahzad. Because they are co-hosting and have the chance to regain their supremacy in white-ball cricket, Pakistan places a great deal of attention on the competition.Reviews of cricket equipment

Issues with the spin department
Shahzad questioned the team’s approach under spin-friendly conditions and criticized the absence of specialized spinners in the squad on social media. He noted that the choice to just have one true spinner might backfire because the teams are contesting the event in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, where the grounds often favor spinners.

“You are playing in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, and there is only one real spinner in the Champions Trophy squad? “Are you serious?” Shahzad tweeted that he anticipates Salman Agha and Khushdil Shah, two part-time spin alternatives, will assist Abrar Ahmed, who was chosen as the only specialist spinner.
Shahzad also drew attention to Pakistan’s opening lineup’s ambiguity, particularly in light of Fakhar Zaman’s return. He voiced his disapproval of the choice to enter a high-stakes event with two fresh openers.
“The Champions Trophy will include direct play from two new openers. Shahzad said, “Fakhar is making a comeback, but we still don’t know who will open with him.” He emphasized the importance of having a finalized top order before the competition.
The former opener also questioned why selectors brought back players like Usman Khan, Faheem Ashraf, and Usman Shinwari into the team based on their T20 league performances in Bangladesh rather than their recent ODI experience in Pakistan.
Shahzad also expressed issue with Saud Shakeel’s presence in the starting lineup without a clear position. And where are you ready to make adjustments for Saud Shakeel? “Another one went straight into the Champions Trophy squad,” he said, implying that the squad selection process lacked strategic planning.

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