Wed Feb 12 22:41:07 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Announces Squads for Champions Trophy Warm-up Matches

**Lahore, Pakistan –** Pakistan has announced three separate Pakistan Shaheens squads and a schedule for crucial warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, taking place February 19th to March 9th. These matches, serving as final preparations for the tournament, will feature Afghanistan, South Africa, and Bangladesh, alongside New Zealand.

The warm-up fixtures will be played as day-night matches between February 14th and 17th. The schedule is as follows:

* **February 14th:** Pakistan Shaheens (Shadab Khan, captain) vs. Afghanistan – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
* **February 16th:** New Zealand vs. Afghanistan – National Stadium, Karachi.
* **February 17th:** Pakistan Shaheens (Mohammad Huraira, captain) vs. South Africa – National Stadium, Karachi.
* **February 17th:** Pakistan Shaheens (Mohammad Haris, captain) vs. Bangladesh – ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai.

Full squads for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, and New Zealand have been released, alongside the three separate Pakistan Shaheens teams. South Africa and New Zealand are already in Pakistan, participating in a tri-series with the hosts. The matches promise to be exciting previews of the upcoming Champions Trophy.

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