Pakistan suffered a huge blow as their star opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. The left-hand opener sustained a lower back injury while taking part in the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand.
Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq will replace the injured Fakhar Zaman in the side. Star batter has featured in 72 ODIs and scored 3138 runs to his name at an average of 48.3 so far. After losing the first game against New Zealand, Pakistan is gearing up for the much-awaited clash against India in Dubai on February 23 at Dubai Stadium.
Pakistan’s chances of making it to the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final have already been dented as they lost the first game against New Zealand. Pakistan has to win the game against India in order to keep their semis hope alive. Pakistan will play their third league match against Bangladesh.
Pakistan’s updated squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
