In a significant setback for Pakistan’s cricket team, opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a serious injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday.
The left-handed batter sustained a muscular sprain during the opening over against New Zealand at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on February 19.
The incident occurred when Zaman awkwardly fell while fielding, leading to his immediate withdrawal from the match.
The PCB has since confirmed that he was undergoing assessment and further updates will follow.
In the latest statement in this regard, the cricket governing body said that Zaman was not accompanying the squad leaving for Dubai for the next match.
“Fakhar Zaman’s injury is of serious nature. He will not be able to play the remainder of the tournament,” the PCB said.
