India, Feb. 17 -- The ICC Champions Trophy is all set to return after an eight-year gap. The last time the tournament was played, Pakistan emerged as champions for the first time in history, defeating India in the final at the Oval to clinch the trophy. But much has changed for Pakistan since. In fact, Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam remain the only constants in the squad eight years apart.

Fakhar, who returned in October last year after a fallout with the PCB, has been in impressive form and will remain a key member at the top of the batting order amid the absence of Saim Ayub. Pakistan suffered a considerable blow heading into the tournament as the in-form opener, who played an influential role in the team's ODI series win in the final wee...