The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks the tournament’s much-anticipated return after eight years and will be hosted in Pakistan, beginning on February 19. As both the host nation and reigning champions, Pakistan will aim to defend their title against seven of the world’s top teams.

The competition kicks off with eight teams split into two groups for the initial stage. Each side will play three group-stage matches, with the top two from each group progressing to the semi-finals.

Group A consists of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B features Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa. The tournament opener will see Pakistan take on New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.

Here’s a detailed look at the squads for each participating nation.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full Squads

Afghanistan: Emerging Contenders

Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan’s squad features a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers. Wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz and all-rounder Mohammad Nabi provide depth in both batting and bowling departments. Spin sensation Rashid Khan is expected to be a pivotal figure in their campaign.

Key Players

• Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain): A reliable left-handed batsman known for anchoring the innings.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz: An aggressive opener with the ability to provide quick starts.
• Rashid Khan: A world-class leg-spinner renowned for his wicket-taking abilities.

Afghanistan Squad

1. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) – Top-order Batter
2. Ikram Alikhil – Wicketkeeper-Batter
3. Ibrahim Zadran – Opening Batter
4. Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Wicketkeeper-Opening Batter
5. Sediqullah Atal – Middle-order Batter
6. Rahmat Shah – Middle-order Batter
7. Nangyal Kharoti – All-rounder (Spin)
8. Noor Ahmad – Left-arm Wrist Spinner
9. Azmatullah Omarzai – All-rounder (Pace)
10. Fazalhaq Farooqi – Left-arm Fast Bowler
11. Mohammad Nabi – All-rounder (Spin)
12. Rashid Khan – Leg-spinner & All-rounder
13. Gulbadin Naib – All-rounder (Medium Pace)
14. Fareed Ahmad – Left-arm Fast Bowler
15. Naveed Zadran – Right-arm Fast Bowler

Note: Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar was initially part of the squad but was ruled out due to a back injury and replaced by Nangyal Kharoti.

Australia: A Blend of Youth and Experience

Under the leadership of Steve Smith, Australia has assembled a squad that balances seasoned campaigners with fresh faces. The batting lineup boasts the likes of Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell, while the bowling attack is strengthened by Adam Zampa’s leg-spin.

Key Players

• Adam Zampa: A consistent performer in the spin department.
• Steve Smith (Captain): A prolific batsman with a knack for scoring big runs.
• Glenn Maxwell: An explosive all-rounder capable of changing the game’s course.

Australia Squad

1. Steve Smith (c) – Top-order Batter
2. Travis Head – Opening Batter
3. Matthew Short – Batting All-rounder
4. Jake Fraser-McGurk – Middle-order Batter
5. Marnus Labuschagne – Top-order Batter
6. Glenn Maxwell – All-rounder (Off-spin)
7. Josh Inglis – Wicketkeeper-Batter
8. Alex Carey – Wicketkeeper-Batter
9. Sean Abbott – All-rounder (Pace)
10. Aaron Hardie – Fast Bowling All-rounder
11. Nathan Ellis – Right-arm Fast Bowler
12. Spencer Johnson – Left-arm Fast Bowler
13. Ben Dwarshuis – Left-arm Fast Bowler
14. Tanveer Sangha – Leg-spinner
15. Adam Zampa – Leg-spinner

Note: Mitchell Starc withdrew from the squad due to personal reasons and was replaced by Spencer Johnson.

Bangladesh: Aiming for Consistency

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto leads a squad that combines experience with youthful energy. Veterans like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah are expected to guide emerging talents such as Towhid Hridoy. The bowling unit is spearheaded by Mustafizur Rahman, known for his deceptive cutters.

Key Players

• Mustafizur Rahman: A left-arm pacer celebrated for his variations.
• Mushfiqur Rahim: A seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman with a wealth of experience.
• Mahmudullah: A dependable middle-order batsman and part-time off-spinner.

Bangladesh Squad

1. Taskin Ahmed – Right-arm Fast Bowler
2. Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) – Top-order Batter
3. Soumya Sarkar – All-rounder (Medium Pace)
4. Tanzid Hasan – Opening Batter
5. Towhid Hridoy – Middle-order Batter
6. Mushfiqur Rahim – Wicketkeeper-Batter
7. Mustafizur Rahman – Left-arm Fast Bowler
8. Parvez Hossain Emon – Opening Batter
9. Nasum Ahmed – Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
10. Tanzim Hasan Sakib – Right-arm Fast Bowler
11. Nahid Rana – Right-arm Fast Bowler
12. Mahmudullah – All-rounder (Off-spin)
13. Jaker Ali – Wicketkeeper-Batter
14. Mehidy Hasan Miraz – All-rounder (Off-spin)
15. Rishad Hossain – Leg-spinner

England: Power-Packed Lineup

Jos Buttler captains an England side known for its aggressive brand of cricket. The batting order includes dynamic players like Phil Salt and Harry Brook, while the pace attack is bolstered by the return of Jofra Archer. Spinner Adil Rashid adds variety to the bowling unit.

Key Players

• Adil Rashid: A leg-spinner with a proven track record in limited-overs cricket.
• Jos Buttler (Captain): A destructive batsman and adept wicketkeeper.
• Jofra Archer: A fast bowler capable of delivering at high speeds.

England Squad

1. Jos Buttler (c) – Wicketkeeper-Batter
2. Ben Duckett – Top-order Batter
3. Phil Salt – Wicketkeeper-Opening Batter
4. Tom Banton – Wicketkeeper-Batter
5. Joe Root – Top-order Batter
6. Harry Brook – Middle-order Batter
7. Jamie Smith – Wicketkeeper-Batter
8. Liam Livingstone – All-rounder (Spin)
9. Jamie Overton – All-rounder (Pace)
10. Adil Rashid – Leg-spinner
11. Brydon Carse – Right-arm Fast Bowler
12. Gus Atkinson – Right-arm Fast Bowler
13. Jofra Archer – Right-arm Fast Bowler
14. Mark Wood – Right-arm Fast Bowler
15. Saqib Mahmood – Right-arm Fast Bowler

Note: Tom Banton was added to the squad as a replacement for the injured Jacob Bethell

India: Star-Studded Squad

Rohit Sharma leads a formidable Indian team featuring stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. The all-round capabilities of Hardik Pandya and the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja provide depth and balance.

Key Players

• Kuldeep Yadav: A skilled left-arm wrist-spinner known for his ability to deceive batsmen with his variations, including a potent googly. Kuldeep has been a key wicket-taker for India in limited-overs cricket.
• Rohit Sharma (Captain): The opener known for his elegant stroke play and big scores.
• Virat Kohli: A prolific run-scorer with a hunger for centuries.

India Squad

1. Rohit Sharma (c) – Opening Batter
2. Shubman Gill – Opening Batter
3. Virat Kohli – Top-order Batter
4. Shreyas Iyer – Middle-order Batter
5. KL Rahul – Wicketkeeper-Batter
6. Rishabh Pant – Wicketkeeper-Batter
7. Hardik Pandya – All-rounder (Pace)
8. Axar Patel – All-rounder (Spin)
9. Washington Sundar – All-rounder (Spin)
10. Ravindra Jadeja – All-rounder (Spin)
11. Varun Chakravarthy – Leg-spinner
12. Kuldeep Yadav – Left-arm Wrist Spinner
13. Mohammed Shami – Right-arm Fast Bowler
14. Arshdeep Singh – Left-arm Fast Bowler
15. Harshit Rana – Right-arm Fast Bowler

Note: Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out due to a lower back injury and replaced by Harshit Rana.

New Zealand: Steady Performers

Mitchell Santner captains a balanced New Zealand side that blends experience with youth. The batting lineup is reinforced by Kane Williamson and Devon Conway, while the bowling attack features the pace of Lockie Ferguson and the swing of Matt Henry.

Key Players

• Lockie Ferguson: A fast bowler with express pace and wicket-taking ability.
• Kane Williamson: A classy batsman known for his composure under pressure.
• Devon Conway: A versatile batsman capable of anchoring the innings.

New Zealand Squad

1. Mitchell Santner (c) – All-rounder (Spin)
2. Devon Conway – Wicketkeeper-Opening Batter
3. Rachin Ravindra – All-rounder (Spin)
4. Kane Williamson – Top-order Batter
5. Tom Latham – Wicketkeeper-Batter
6. Daryl Mitchell – All-rounder (Medium Pace)
7. Mark Chapman – Middle-order Batter
8. Will Young – Top-order Batter
9. Glenn Phillips – Wicketkeeper-Batter
10. Michael Bracewell – All-rounder (Spin)
11. Nathan Smith – All-rounder (Pace)
12. Jacob Duffy – Right-arm Fast Bowler
13. Lockie Ferguson – Right-arm Fast Bowler
14. Matt Henry – Right-arm Fast Bowler
15. Will O’Rourke – Right-arm Fast Bowler

Note: Jacob Duffy replaced Ben Sears, who was ruled out due to a hamstring injury.

Pakistan: Dynamic and Unpredictable

Under Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership, Pakistan boasts a squad rich in talent. The batting lineup features Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, while the bowling unit is formidable with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf leading the pace attack.

Key Players

• Shaheen Shah Afridi: A left-arm pacer known for his early breakthroughs.
• Mohammad Rizwan (Captain): A consistent wicketkeeper-batsman.
• Babar Azam: A world-class batsman with a solid technique.

Pakistan Squad

• Mohammad Rizwan (c) – Wicketkeeper-Batter
• Babar Azam – Top-order Batter
• Fakhar Zaman – Opening Batter
• Kamran Ghulam – Middle-order Batter
• Saud Shakeel – Middle-order Batter
• Tayyab Tahir – Middle-order Batter
• Salman Ali Agha – All-rounder (Spin)
• Faheem Ashraf – All-rounder (Pace)
• Khushdil Shah – All-rounder (Spin)
• Usman Khan – Wicketkeeper-Batter
• Abrar Ahmed – Leg-spinner
• Haris Rauf – Right-arm Fast Bowler
• Mohammad Hasnain – Right-arm Fast Bowler
• Naseem Shah – Right-arm Fast Bowler
• Shaheen Shah Afridi – Left-arm Fast Bowler

Note: Fakhar Zaman returns to the squad after resolving previous disputes with the PCB.

South Africa: Experienced Campaigners

Temba Bavuma leads a South African squad filled with seasoned players. The batting strength lies with David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen, while the bowling attack is potent with Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, A towering left-arm fast bowler standing at 6 feet 8 inches, who has made significant strides in international cricket since his debut in 2021. He offers valuable contributions with both bat and ball, making him a key all-rounder for South Africa.

Key Players

• Kagiso Rabada: A fast bowler with pace and precision.
• Temba Bavuma (Captain): A dependable top-order batsman.
• David Miller: A powerful hitter in the middle order.

South Africa Squad

• Temba Bavuma (c) – Top-order Batter
• Tony de Zorzi – Top-order Batter
• Aiden Markram – Top-order Batter
• Rassie van der Dussen – Middle-order Batter
• David Miller – Middle-order Batter
• Tristan Stubbs – Middle-order Batter
• Heinrich Klaasen – Wicketkeeper-Batter
• Ryan Rickelton – Wicketkeeper-Batter
• Marco Jansen – All-rounder (Pace)
• Wiaan Mulder – All-rounder (Pace)
• Keshav Maharaj – Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
• Tabraiz Shamsi – Left-arm Wrist Spinner
• Kagiso Rabada – Right-arm Fast Bowler
• Lungi Ngidi – Right-arm Fast Bowler
• Corbin Bosch – Right-arm Fast Bowler

Note: Anrich Nortje was initially included but has been ruled out due to a back injury. Corbin Bosch has been named as his replacement.

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