To strengthen the spin department, off-spinner Sajid Khan and mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed have been recalled to partner with left-arm spinner Noman Ali,' the Pakistan Cricket Board's official release said on Saturday.

Saim Ayub has injured his knee badly while fielding on the first day of second Test against South Africa. Ayub is currently in London for his medical treatment.

Salman, who has been crucial in Pakistan’s recent ODI successes against Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, also gave an update on star opener Saim Ayub’s fitness. Ayub’s ankle injury during the South Africa Test series put doubts over his availability for the tournament.

"We gave the statement because our media also started flashing such speculative news without checking the facts. This would have caused chaos and confusion amongst the PCB, ICC, government, commercial partners and fans affecting the ticketing and marketing of the event,

Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi’s National Stadium and the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi – are far from ready for the Champions Trophy that gets underway in a month’s time.

Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi are the three venues that have been chosen to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from February 19. January 25, 2025 is the deadline for the completion of works.

India are expected to play a practice match in Dubai ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, which will take place at the same venue, according to a report from India Today. The ICC is currently working on finalizing practice facilities across the four venues in Pakistan and organizing the warm-up schedule for the eight teams participating in the prestigious tournament.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted their upcoming tri-nation ODI series involving South Africa and New Zealand from Multan to Karachi and Lahore - venues of the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

Earlier, reports claimed that the renovation works at the stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi still have a long way to go, with fencing work, floodlight placement, and finishing new multi-story enclosures being incomplete.