Pakistan names squad for PD Champions Trophy 2025

The Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA) has announced the national squad for the upcoming PD Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 12 to 21.  

All-rounder Abdullah Ejaz will lead the team as captain, with middle-order batsman Ghulam Muhammad serving as vice-captain. The squad, approved by PPDCA President Imran Balwani, was finalized by General Secretary Amiruddin Ansari after a rigorous selection process.  

Ansari highlighted the talent displayed by new players at the domestic level, which made the selection process highly competitive. "The players were chosen after a training and fitness camp at RLCA under the guidance of Head Coach Sabih Azhar, Rafi Hashmi, and Selection Committee Member Rao Javed," he said.  

The 10-day event will feature four teams – Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and England – competing in a round-robin format. Each team will face the others twice, with the top two teams advancing to the final on January 21.  

Pakistan will kick off their campaign against India on January 12. The squad will leave for Sri Lanka on January 9.  

Since the 2019 Physical Disability Series, Pakistan has made significant changes to their lineup, introducing seven experienced players and nine fresh talents. Head Coach Sabih Azhar expressed confidence in the team, stating, “This is a balanced team that can win the PD Champions Trophy.”  

Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Ejaz (captain), Ghulam Muhammad (vice-captain), Muhammad Arsalan, Saifullah, Matloob Qureshi, Huzaifa Khan, Muhammad Noman, Shahid Wattoo, Muhammad Shahzad, Hamza Hameed, Abdul Khaliq, Zubair Saleem, Mominullah, Abdul Basit, Hamad Shaukat, Waqif Shah.  

Support Staff: Amiruddin Ansari (Head of Mission), Sabih Azhar (Head Coach), Rafi Hashmi (Assistant Coach), Rao Javed (Fielding Coach), Shakir Khalji (Video Analyst), Muhammad Nizam (Team Manager).