Members of the Pakistan squad that gained the ICC Champions Trophy in England in 2017 had been felicitated on the opening ceremony of the 2025 version of the match in Lahore.
Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was main the group then, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Junaid Khan, Azhar Ali, Haris Sohail attended the ceremony on Sunday they usually expressed confidence within the present group’s capability to defend the title.
“Positively our group could be very able to defending the title we gained again in 2017. Now we have an excellent tight squad but it surely all is dependent upon which gamers carry out on a given day,” Sarfaraz stated.
Sarfaraz additionally made it clear Pakistan would positively benefit from the benefit of enjoying at residence.
“It’s after a very long time we’re internet hosting an enormous ICC occasion so I believe the help of the individuals and the event may even encourage our gamers to offer their greatest,” he added.
He stated that it was as much as the captain and administration to create momentum within the dressing room. Sarfaraz additionally termed the 2017 last in opposition to India as his most memorable match. “I can always remember that match.”