Babar Azam took two wickets with the ball before being bowled in embarrassing fashion in an exhibition match.
Cheteshwar Pujara faced some tough choices while picking out a player who is a better spin player than him.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan made his international debut in 2021 against England.
Afghanistan had appointed former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as their mentor for the Champions Trophy.
Younis Khan is the only Pakistani batter to score more than 10,000 Test runs.
Root brought up his 35th Test hundred in the first Test between Pakistan and England in Multan.
Babar Azam has come under the firing line for his batting and leadership of late.
Jay Shah is set to take over as chairman of the International Cricket Council.
Pakistan's right to host the ICC Champions Trophy has raised doubts over India's willingness to travel to the country.
Younis Khan, who was a member of the squad in 2007, also indirectly expressed disappointment at the lack of support the players got from their authorities when they were under investigation following Bob Woolmer's death.