The Pakistan cricket team has suffered a major setback in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team’s star opener Fakhar Zaman is out of the tournament due to injury. He suffered a serious injury during fielding in Karachi during the first league match against New Zealand. This news has shocked Pakistan cricket fans, because the team already has another important player Sam Ayub Has lost
How did Fakhar Zaman hurt?
The incident took place in the first over of New Zealand’s innings. Kiwi batsman Will Young Shaheen played Afridi’s ball towards the covers, which Fakhar made a brilliant dive to stop. However, his knee was injured in this attempt. Fakhar had to leave the field, groaning with pain, and his place Kamran Ghulam To fielding.
Trouble also seen in batting:
Fakhar came out to bat despite injury, but it was clear that he was not fully fit. They 24 runs off 41 balls Made, but while running, he was clearly suffering. During this, he also had to take medical treatment twice. Eventually, the team management and medical staff decided to get him out of the tournament.
2017 Champions Trophy hero, but now out of tournament
Fakhar Zaman’s name will be written in golden letters in the history of Champions Trophy. In the 2017 edition, he in the final against India 114 runs Had played a historic innings of which Pakistan won the trophy for the first time.
But Fakhar was away from ODI cricket since the 2023 World Cup. He was brought back to the team, but this time his luck did not support. He is out of the important tournament for Pakistan due to injury.
Did Pakistan bat weak?
Pakistan’s batting line-up has suffered a major setback due to Fakhar Zaman. The team already had limited options, and now the balance of the team may deteriorate in Fakhar’s absence.
Earlier, Pakistan had another big shock when Sam Ayub The injured were out of the tournament. He in his Test series against South Africa Ankle Has been out due to injury.
Big shock before Mahamukabale against India!
Pakistan has its next match Against India on 23 February Have to play The match will be held in Dubai and the whole world is eyeing this high-voltage match.
Fakhar’s exit before the match against India is a shock for Pakistan. Team management is now considering the new opening combination.
In potential options Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafiq The responsibility of opening can be given, but an experienced player like Fakhar can increase their difficulties against India.
Pakistani team also broken due to defeat to New Zealand
Apart from Fakhar’s injury, Pakistan against New Zealand in the first match of the Champions Trophy 60 runs defeated by 60 runs Had to bear it.
Brief details of the match:
- place: Karachi, National Stadium
- Pakistan won the toss and chose bowling first
- New Zealand scored 320 for 5 wickets
- Pakistan’s team was all out for 260 runs in 47.2 overs
Pakistan’s net run rate has also been affected by this defeat. Now winning the match against India has become very important for him.
Indian team’s champions trophy campaign begins
India is also ready to play its first match in this tournament. Today Indian team Against Bangladesh Will start its campaign.
Important things:
- India and Bangladesh are in Group-A.
- Indian team The most successful teams of the tournament with Australia Is both It has won the title 2-2 times.
- Bangladesh has not yet received any Champions Trophy title.
Will Pakistan be able to return?
Now the path ahead is not easy for Pakistan. It will be very important for him to win in the match against India. The team will now have to reconsider its strategy and make the right balance in the playing XI.
Big questions:
- Who will be included in the team in place of Fakhar Zaman?
- Will Pakistan batsmen be able to face India’s bowlers?
- Will Pakistan’s bowling improve after the defeat to New Zealand?
Answers to these questions will be found on 23 February in Mahamukabale between India and Pakistan. For cricket lovers, this match will not be less than a great war!
