Pakistan announced their 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after a prolonged delay, while India had revealed their squad several days earlier.
Among the notable inclusions, all-rounder Khushdil Shah’s selection surprised many, as he had last represented Pakistan in the One Day International (ODI) format against the Netherlands in 2022.
A statistical comparison emerged between Shah and Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, highlighting key differences in their performances.
Jadeja, aged 36, had played 197 ODIs, amassing 2,756 runs in 132 innings with an average of 32.42 and a strike rate of 85.06.
He had scored 13 half-centuries and struck 199 fours and 54 sixes. As a bowler, he had taken 220 wickets at an economy rate of 4.88, with a best innings performance of 5/33.
Additionally, he had claimed seven four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls.
Shah, who was 29 years and 360 days old, had played only 10 ODIs for Pakistan.
He had scored 199 runs in eight innings at an average of 33.16 and a strike rate of 94.76, with a highest score of 41.
His bowling record stood at two wickets in three innings, conceding 122 runs at an economy rate of 6.77.
His best bowling figures in an innings were 1/50.
While Jadeja had an established record in international cricket with extensive experience, Shah’s inclusion in Pakistan’s squad brought curiosity regarding his role in the tournament.
