Pakistan selectors want their premier batsman Babar Azam to open in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, a thought inspired by the success legendary Sachin Tendulkar had after shifting to the pole position from middle-order.

Pakistan have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Former captain Babar Azam is likely to be given a new role. The squad also sees the return of Fakhar Zaman and Saudh Shakeel,

The ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024 has been announced, highlighting the performances of several outstanding cricketers. Babar Azam, the Pakistani batsman, was the sole representative from Pakistan, scoring 738 runs in 24 matches with six half-centuries.

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar began opening the innings after playing 69 games down the order and his first game as an opener was against New Zealand at Auckland in 1994. PCB believes that Babar Azam too can be successful in ODIs while opening,

Pakistan selection committee member Asad Shafiq has revealed that Babar Azam could be one of the options to be an opener during the upcoming Champions Trophy. Pakistan will have either Babar or Saud Shakeel as one of the openers alongside Fakhar Zaman.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made arrangements for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 grand opening. Starting with pomp, the events set at numerous venues will provide a remarkable start to the long-anticipated event.