Pakistan vice captain Salman Agha said that winning the Champions Trophy would be a dream come true. Agha reflected on the Pakistan team and said that the squad has the potential to win the marquee event.

“I am excited for the Champions Trophy—Pakistan hosting an ICC event is special. As a Lahore native, lifting the trophy in my hometown would be a dream come true. The Pakistan team has the potential to win,” said Salman on PCB Podcast.

Pakistan will open their campaign against New Zealand on February 19 before facing India on February 23 at Dubai International Stadium. Agha said winning the Champions Trophy would be more important than beating India in the showpiece event. “The Pakistan-India match is the biggest, but winning the Champions Trophy is more important. If we beat India but don’t win the tournament, that win holds no value. However, if we lose to India but lift the trophy, that’s a bigger achievement. Our goal is to perform well and win,” he remarked.

On being named the vice captain, Agha said he is enjoying the role, saying that it brings a sense of freedom and responsibility. “I am really enjoying cricket and the new role given to me. Being vice-captain comes with responsibility but also a sense of freedom. The victories in Australia and South Africa gave me a lot of confidence, and I always prepare thoroughly a day before the match,” he shared.

Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025:

Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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