Fakhar Zaman Out of ICC Champions Trophy After Injury

In a tough turn of events for Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, their top-order batsman Fakhar Zaman will miss out due to an injury he picked up during their opening game. His attempts to carry on playing were unsuccessful as the injury has ultimately ruled him out of the tournament.

Here is more about Fakhar Zaman’s injury.

How did Fakhar Zaman get injured?

In the Champions Trophy, Pakistan experienced a significant blow when their opening batsman, Fakhar Zaman, was forced out due to an injury during their first game against New Zealand at Karachi’s National Stadium. During the initial over, while trying to prevent a boundary, Fakhar landed awkwardly after diving, and he called for medical attention immediately. Despite batting at No. 4 later on, his obvious discomfort was apparent as he scored only 24 runs from 41 deliveries. Sadly, Pakistan ended up losing the match by a margin of 60 runs.

After receiving medical examination, it was determined that Fakhar was experiencing muscular discomfort in his chest and was consequently withdrawn from the competition. This leaves a void for Pakistan, as they were already without opener Saim Ayub due to an ankle injury. To address this shortage, the ICC has given Imam-ul-Haq permission to step in and replace Fakhar. Imam, who last took part in an ODI for Pakistan in October 2023, now stands a chance to make a significant contribution to the tournament.

As a gamer, I’d put it like this: “Taking a break from social media, I shared my feelings about having to step away, but assured everyone that I’m coming back stronger than ever. On X, once known as Twitter, I penned down, ‘To represent Pakistan on the world stage is every cricketer’s dream and honor in this country. I’ve been fortunate enough to do so multiple times with pride. This is just the start; my comeback will be more powerful than the challenges faced.’ With my absence, it’s becoming tougher for Pakistan’s batting lineup as we strive to regain our footing in this tournament.

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2025-02-20 16:42