Amid concerns over Pakistan’s readiness in completing the renovation work of the stadiums in time for the upcoming Champions Trophy, a five-member ICC delegation visited the country on Thursday to take stock of preparations for the marquee tournament.

Saim Ayub suffered an ankle injury while fielding during the first day of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town earlier this month.

The PPDCA has unveiled the 16-member Pakistan squad for the Physical Disability Champions Trophy for this year.

Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with foreign teams arriving as early as the first week of February, according to media reports. New Zealand and South Africa are set to land in Pakistan in early February for both the tournament and a tri-series, Express News reported.

Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts the Champions Trophy next month.

Pakistan Cricket Board will likely include opener Saim Ayub in the initial squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy despite his injury concerns

Tamim has not played an international game since September 2023 but now the selectors are hopeful he will make the trip to Pakistan next month