Lahore, Feb. 2 -- Opening batter Imam-ul-Haq dropped a cryptic post after being snubbed from Pakistan's squad for the forthcoming Champions Trophy.

The defending champions, Pakistan, was the only team left to announce its squad for the tournament, but the wait finally ended on Friday. Before the announcement, the rumour mill constantly suggested the inclusion of experienced southpaw in the 15-member squad.

With opener Saim Ayub ruled out of the tournament due to injury, the Pakistan management decided to take a different route. Fakhar Zaman was named in the squad, with Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel emerging as potential candidates to open alongside the southpaw.

There was a scope for another opener, but the board decided to go heavy on m...