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UAE and Pakistan Strengthen Military Ties

His Excellency Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, welcomed General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, at the Ministry of Defence. The meeting took place in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere. During the visit, the UAE minister warmly welcomed the Pakistani military official and his delegation. Both sides discussed the strong strategic relationship between the UAE and Pakistan, and the importance of working together on various defence matters. The two leaders talked about ways to improve military cooperation between the two countries. They shared ideas and experiences on defence strategies and future partnerships to support peace and stability in the region. In another important meeting, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza also met with His Excellency Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces. The meeting was attended by senior military officers fr...
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Pakistan Announces Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

 


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Pakistan Cricket Board has announced its 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, slated to be hosted by Pakistan between February 19 and March 9. ¹ The very same squad is going to compete in a three-nation ODI series played against New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore and Karachi, preceding the Champions Trophy.


The team has seen four changes since the last ODI series in South Africa, with Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, and Sufyan Moqim making way for Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, and Saud Shakeel. Mohammad Rizwan will lead the team as captain, while Salman Ali Agha will be the vice-captain.

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The team, that comprehensively won the 2017 title, comprises three members Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, and Fakhar Zaman. Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Saud Shakeel, the others in this team, also played for the country when it last participated in the 50-over ICC tournament, ICC Men's 50-over Cricket World Cup 2023.


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Ever since the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan has been winning back-to-back matches in ODIs. Recently, they whitewashed Zimbabwe 2-1 and Australia 2-1, while also thrashing South Africa 3-0. The side will look to take this confidence into the Champions Trophy.


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National selector Asad Shafiq has emphasized the flexibility and balance of the squad, which he says the selectors have adopted a "horses for courses" approach. The squad is a mix of youth and experience, and each player was chosen for a specific role.


With a strong squad, Pakistan will look to defend their title at home. The PCB has until February 11 to make any changes to the squad, and after that only on medical grounds, with the ICC Event Technical Committee's approval, will replacements be allowed.

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