After the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025, bad news has come out for the Pakistani team. The team’s only regular opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury. The management of the Pakistan cricket team had a big hand in this.
In the first match of PAK vs NZ, the Champions Trophy, Pakistan got two big battles at the same time. Previously, New Zealand Pakistan defeated with 60 races. And the next day there was several bad news. In fact, opener Fakhar Zaman has been excluded from the Champions Trophy 2025. Fakhar Zaman injured against New Zealand during the second ODI. He fielded some over in this match and later went to batting. He has now been dropped from the entire tournament due to serious injuries. Team captain Rizwan and the leadership of the cricket team in Pakistan had a big role in getting out of Fakhar. How was he forced to get him out of this tournament?
Imam-ul-Haq replaced Fakhar Zaman in the squad
After Fakhar Zaman’s unfortunate exit, Pakistan have brought in Imam-ul-Haq in his place. Imam last played an ODI for Pakistan during the 2023 World Cup. He was dropped after scoring just two fifties in his last 10 ODI innings for Pakistan. The BCCI has granted permission for the same. Imam-ul-Haq was part of Pakistan Shaheen’s squad that played two warm-up matches ahead of the Champions Trophy. He also played a knock of 98 runs against South Africa.
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Fakhar Zaman Dropped for fielding as well as batting despite injury
The Pakistan cricket team’s management captain Rizwan, played a big role in getting Fakhar Zaman out of this tournament. In fact, Fakhar had recently returned from a knee injury. Even before the selection, questions were being raised about his fitness. Despite this, he was put in the squad. He was injured again in the second game of the tournament. He ran after the ball on Will Young’s shot. But while catching it, he got injured near the boundary line.
Fakhar held his body and sat outside the boundary. After being out of the field for a long time, the team management sent him back to the field. This helped in his recovery. Even after this, the PCB management and Rizwan were not convinced. He was in a lot of pain at that time.
He was in so much pain that he couldn’t even shoot. After this, the physio checked him on the field. But they were allowed to continue playing. The team’s captain Rizwan, also did not think about Fakhar’s injury.
Pakistan lost match with Fakhar Zaman injury
Fakhar Zaman was injured by the Pakistan team. He couldn’t do much in the match and scored only 24 races in 41 balls. This hurt the team. During this time, his injury became more serious, because he had to leave the tournament. Now there is no common open in the team. The Pakistan Cricket team also made many other mistakes in this match.
There was less probability of dew at night, and it would help spinners in the second half. However, he won the cast and was chosen to beat first. At the same time, it was a big mistake to open the Middle Batsman Saud Shekel when Fakhar was injured. In addition, the injured fakhar stopped running to beat with Babur on number 4, as he was unable to run a single and doubles. Because of all these decisions, Pakistan suffered defeat.
FAQ
Que-1 : Is PAK vs NZ match played at a neutral venue?
No, PAK vs NZ match did not play at neutral venue India is the only country to play their all matches at a neutral venue in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Que-2: Is India treveling Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025?
No, India is treveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to some security reasons.
Que-3: Who will be Captain of Australia in the unavailability of Pat Cummins?
Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a critical injury. Australia is letting down as his five players, including their captain, are ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy for some reasons, and Australia announced Steve Smith as their captain for the upcoming Champions Trophy
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