Which players should be part of Pakistan's spinning trio in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

[The Bald Eagle]

ICC Champions Trophy is just four months away from us and Pakistan is going to be its host but still they haven't made any decision regarding their preferred XI for the upcoming tournament. With Pakistan spin department witnessing a new spark after the triumph against England in the second Test, the race for the preferred spinners have become wide open.

With Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Zahid Mehmood, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Usama Mir, Arafat Minhas, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan all contending for the only 3 spinners slot in the squad. Which players in your opinion should be selected for Pakistan to defend their Champions Trophy (CT) title

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Poll added Guys! Choose any three candidates

 

[Mainul]

Should have included Usman Qadir. He is underrated.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Should have included Usman Qadir. He is underrated.

@Mainul He has officially left Pakistan for USA. Poor chap

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Abrar Ahmed, Mehran Mumtaz and Shadab.

Abrar because he's a mystery spinner and might actually be useful as opposed to Tests where he no usefulness.

Mehran Mumtaz: I think with his quick darters he can bring something different. In general I'm interested to see how he does if given the chance.

Shadab: Unfortunately he is our premier limited-overs spinner. He has been in rubbish form for a very long time but when he's in form he's a proper all-rounder who can deliver in all three departments. Outstanding fielder too.

 

[indianpanacea]

Zafar gouhar

 

[topspin]

Imad Wasim

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Should have included Usman Qadir. He is underrated.

agreed!

he could have been easily utilized in this Test series against England where Zahid Mehmood is just wasting one spot.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Abrar and Mehran have to be in. Third option you can look around. One problem is that Pakistan may need a spin all rounder to bat no. 7 or 8. In that case you'd of course have to look at Shadab. But Mubasir is another option.

 

[ataullah]

ICC Champions Trophy is just four months away from us and Pakistan is going to be its host but still they haven't made any decision regarding their preferred XI for the upcoming tournament. With Pakistan spin department witnessing a new spark after the triumph against England in the second Test, the race for the preferred spinners have become wide open.

With Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Zahid Mehmood, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Usama Mir, Arafat Minhas, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan all contending for the only 3 spinners slot in the squad. Which players in your opinion should be selected for Pakistan to defend their Champions Trophy (CT) title

Can u add sufyan muqeem plz. He's more developed than faisal Akram

 

[batandballbattle]

I voted for Noman, Faisal and Mumtaz but on reconsideration I would switch Faisal for Sajid.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Can u add sufyan muqeem plz. He's more developed than faisal Akram

Thanks for suggestion, added in poll.

 

[Barragan]

Kashif Bhatti

A better version of Nauman Ali and has a stellar record in every format

He is on the older side, but a stop-gap until the likes of Faisal, Sufiyan, Mehran etc mature and get more experience behind them

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Arafat Minhas should be there. Then you can pick anyone. Rest are all much of a muchness

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Arafat Minhas should be there. Then you can pick anyone. Rest are all much of a muchness

Yep he, Sufyan Muqeem and Sajid would be a great trio. But I know it won't happen ever.

 

[ataullah]

Arafat Minhas should be there. Then you can pick anyone. Rest are all much of a muchness

You really rate him? He looked good batting. Whats your opinion on Abdul Samad? Is there alot to work with and how can he improve and be ready for the top level?

 

[Farah Sohail]

Faisal Akram/ Sufyan, Arif Yaqoob, Arafat Minhas

 

[Nikhil_cric]

You really rate him? He looked good batting. Whats your opinion on Abdul Samad? Is there alot to work with and how can he improve and be ready for the top level?

Personally I think he is good enough to be #7.

But he can't go in cold. Should play all ODIs leading up to CT.

 

[shaz619]

Noman has to be there, for too long Babar crippled his career.

Sajid would be a good attacking option.

And then you need a very good leg spinner, Shadab Khan could have been a good option but he has lost the ability to use his wrists, Abrar Ahmed can be a good option but fitness issues right now? Zahid Mahmood is a bit unknown for me and he seems to go for a few. I feel like with a charismatic leader with a few brain cells, Usama Mir can be used like a match winner and he has some experience to though not sure of his fitness status.

 

[shaz619]

What about Mohammad Hafeez maybe the PM can give him a call to do his duty for his country and help them retain his championship, you can’t hold on to a title for so many years and not expect to defend it right

 

[RyanRyan10]

Arafat Minhas, Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed

If they want an allrounder then Mubasir can be picked