Pakistan all-rounder Aamir Jamal has taken a jibe at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for picking him for the Champions Trophy 2025 which will be played in Pakistana nd Dubai. Noted Pakistani journalist Arfa Feroz Zake took to social media and the post from Jamal's Instagram account.
According to the journalist, PCB selectors had earlier told Jamal about his inclusion into the squad only to turn their back and drop him at the last moment for Faheem Ashraf.
Aamir Jamal sad on his latest IG story!
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) January 31, 2025
INSIDE NEWS - PCB Selectors had told Aamir Jamal for his inclusion in the squad of Champions Trophy but dropped him at the last moment and picked Faheem Ashraf. #CT25 pic.twitter.com/bJZswbhfrO
About Aamir Jamal
The 28-year-old Aamir Jamal made his debut for Pakistan in the 50-over format in November last year during the series in Zimbabwe. He played in all three ODIs of the series and picked up 3 wickets. However, he was dropped from the Pakistan squad for the series against South Africa in December.
Jamal has represented Pakistan in all three formats. So far, he has played 8 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 6 T20Is for his national team. Talking about Faheem Ashraf, the 31-year-old bowling allrounder is definitely more experienced than Jamal in international cricket.
He has played 17 Tests, 34 ODIs, and 48 T20Is for Pakistan so far. However, the all-rounder has not represented Pakistan in any format since 2023. His last appearance for Pakistan came in December 2023 during the Perth Test against Australia. Ashraf last played an ODI against India in September 2023.
Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Batters: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir
All-rounders: Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain)
Wicketkeeper-batters: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Usman Khan
Spinner: Abrar Ahmed
Fast bowlers: Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi