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Babar Azam is set to feature as an opener for Pakistan in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash against New Zealand on February 19 at National Stadium in Karachi. 

Babar Azam to feature as an opener in Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy clash

Haris Rauf is fit to feature for Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash. 

Babar Azam during a nets session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy in Karachi, Pakistan. 

'It’s not that we don’t have options, we do have...': Mohammad Rizwan reveals Babar Azam's batting position in Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash against New Zealand

Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan lost the tri-nation ODI series against New Zealand by five wickets ahead of Champions Trophy 2025. 


Pakistan lost tri-nation ODI series final against New Zealand

Ahmed Shehzad slammed Mohammad Rizwan ahead of Champions Trophy 2025. 

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'You are making childish decisions...': Ex-Pakistan cricketer slams Mohammad Rizwan ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan backed former captain Babar Azam after he failed to perform against New Zealand and South Africa in the tri-nation series.

Mohammad Rizwan backs struggling Babar Azam. 

Babar Azam scored 10 and 23 runs in his last two ODIs. 

Babar Azam will feature as an opener in Champions Trophy 2025. 

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan attending a practice session

'There is obviously an additional pressure because of it...': Mohammad Rizwan's take on Babar Azam's lean patch ahead of Champions Trophy

Pakistan will start their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against New Zealand on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi. 

Ravi Shastri reckons that Pakistan could be very dangerous in Champions Trophy 2025.

Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start from February 19. 

Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 squad

'There is always pressure when you...': Ravi Shastri predicts Pakistan's performance in Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024

Azhar Mahmood explained Pakistan's call to pull out Mohammad Rizwan from the 3rd T20I against NZ. He cited concerns about Rizwan's injury and its potential impact on the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.

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'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024

Mohammad Rizwan set a new record for the most sixes by a Pakistani batter in T20I. He surpassed Mohammad Hafeez's previous record during the second T20I against New Zealand.

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan in action during second T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton on January 14. (Getty Images)

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Mohammad Rizwan scripts history, becomes first Pakistani to bag this colossal feat despite 21-run defeat in 2nd T20I vs NZ

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is poised to take on the role of vice-captain in the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand.

Pakistan's players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan. (Getty Images)

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New era dawns in Pakistan cricket as Shaheen Afridi's deputy in T20Is announced, star cricketer gets leadership role in shortest format

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

To advance past New Zealand and secure the fourth spot, Babar Azam's Pakistan must achieve a daunting victory over England by at least 287 runs.&nbsp;

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan.

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'We have not been able to play...': Mohammad Rizwan provides honest assessment of Pakistan's performance in World Cup

Reacting to PCB Media's tweet, ex-cricketer Danish Kaneria said that whatever is transpiring is because of the players' and even journalists' own fault.

Babar Azam (L), Mohammad Rizwan (C) and Mickey Arthur (R)

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'Who asked Rizwan to perform Namaz? Who asked...': Danish Kaneria cites three incidents and brutally slams PCB for filing complaint with ICC

Mohammad Rizwan said that Pakistan now have the momentum heading into the match against India as the Men in Green have won consecutive matches to begin their campaign.

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam of Pakistan celebrate following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India.

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Mohammad Rizwan fires huge warning to Team India ahead of blockbuster World Cup contest in Ahmedabad, says 'we now have momentum'

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The match officials including umpires for the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy have been announced

ICC has revealed the match officials for the Champions Trophy final between India vs New Zealand

Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth will officiate as the on-field umpires in the final

India captain Rohit Sharma (L) and New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner in frame

ICC announces match officials for Champions Trophy final, umpire who was part of India's heartbreaking loss in ODI WC 2023 final to officiate in the match

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The Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse has announced his retirement on Thursday after 10 seasons and nearly 100 wins, mostly that came with his former teams the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.

The Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse has announced his retirement on Thursday.

The Kansas City Chiefs had drafted Morse back in 2015 in the second round.

He spent four seasons at Chiefs and then five seasons at the Bills before making his way to Jaguars.

Mitch Morse in the frame

Jacksonville Jaguars star who effected nearly 100 wins announces sudden retirement after 10 seasons, says 'things I’ll cherish most....'

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The WWE superstars in the form of the Rock and John Cena might reunite for a mega match at the upcoming WrestleMania 41.

The Rock and John Cena might reunite for a mega match at the upcoming WrestleMania 41.

John Cena and Rock faced off against the Miz and R-Truth who were at the peak of their career. 

The Rock and John Cena might go up against CM Punk and Cody Rhodes in the WrestleMania 41.

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India's football icon Sunil Chhetri has taken back his international retirement for the crucial third-round qualifiers of the AFC Asian Cup 2027

India's football great Sunil Chhetri has reversed his International retirement

Sunil Chhetri will play the third-round qualifiers of the AFC Asian Cup 2027

India's football superstar Sunil Chhetri comes out of international retirement

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Kane Williamson strongly reacted to talks around India's venue advantage in Dubai ahead of Champions Trophy final

Kane Williamson downplayed India's venue advantage in Dubai in Champions Trophy

Williamson is gearing up for the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in frame

Kane Williamson's big statement on fuss around India's venue advantage ahead of IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final, says 'location of the match...'

Navjot Singh Sidhu while giving his two cents on KL Rahul's batting order in Champions Trophy said that even a spare tyre isn't used as much as the star batter.

Navjot Singh Sidhu feels even the spare tyre is not used as much as KL Rahul

KL Rahul played a crucial knock in India's decisive win over Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

India's star batter KL Rahul in frame

'Even a spare tyre isn't used as much as KL Rahul': Navjot Singh Sidhu's unfiltered statement on India star's batting order ahead of Champions Trophy final

Mohammed Shami's family has come to his defence after a Maulana termed him 'criminal' for skipping roza during India vs Australia Champions Trophy clash

Mohammed Shami's family has hit back at Maulana for calling the star pacer 'criminal' for skipping roza

Shami was spotted sipping an energy drink during India vs Australia Champions Trophy clash

India's Mohammed Shami in frame

Mohammed Shami's family burns Muslim cleric for vicious 'criminal' remark on India star amidst roza controversy, says 'he wants to gain TRP...'

Babar Azam's father Azam Siddique has clapped back at his son's critics following his snub in the New Zealand tour. Babar Azam 

Babar Azam's father has reacted to his son's constant criticism

Babar Azam drew a lot of flak for his underwhelming performance in Champions Trophy

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam (L) and his father Azam Siddique in frame

Babar Azam's father Azam Siddique breaks silence on son's constant criticism following NZ tour snub, blasts ex-Pakistan players via long social media post

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'It’s not that we don’t have options, we do have...': Mohammad Rizwan reveals Babar Azam's batting position in Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash against New Zealand

'You are making childish decisions...': Ex-Pakistan cricketer slams Mohammad Rizwan ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

'There is obviously an additional pressure because of it...': Mohammad Rizwan's take on Babar Azam's lean patch ahead of Champions Trophy

'There is always pressure when you...': Ravi Shastri predicts Pakistan's performance in Champions Trophy 2025

'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

Mohammad Rizwan scripts history, becomes first Pakistani to bag this colossal feat despite 21-run defeat in 2nd T20I vs NZ

New era dawns in Pakistan cricket as Shaheen Afridi's deputy in T20Is announced, star cricketer gets leadership role in shortest format

'We have not been able to play...': Mohammad Rizwan provides honest assessment of Pakistan's performance in World Cup

'Who asked Rizwan to perform Namaz? Who asked...': Danish Kaneria cites three incidents and brutally slams PCB for filing complaint with ICC

Mohammad Rizwan fires huge warning to Team India ahead of blockbuster World Cup contest in Ahmedabad, says 'we now have momentum'

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'It’s not that we don’t have options, we do have...': Mohammad Rizwan reveals Babar Azam's batting position in Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash against New Zealand

'You are making childish decisions...': Ex-Pakistan cricketer slams Mohammad Rizwan ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

'There is obviously an additional pressure because of it...': Mohammad Rizwan's take on Babar Azam's lean patch ahead of Champions Trophy

'There is always pressure when you...': Ravi Shastri predicts Pakistan's performance in Champions Trophy 2025

'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

Mohammad Rizwan scripts history, becomes first Pakistani to bag this colossal feat despite 21-run defeat in 2nd T20I vs NZ

New era dawns in Pakistan cricket as Shaheen Afridi's deputy in T20Is announced, star cricketer gets leadership role in shortest format

'We have not been able to play...': Mohammad Rizwan provides honest assessment of Pakistan's performance in World Cup

'Who asked Rizwan to perform Namaz? Who asked...': Danish Kaneria cites three incidents and brutally slams PCB for filing complaint with ICC

Mohammad Rizwan fires huge warning to Team India ahead of blockbuster World Cup contest in Ahmedabad, says 'we now have momentum'

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