Fakhar Zaman Ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025
Author: Joy Sarcar
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Pakistan face a big blow as Fakhar Zaman ruled out from Champions Trophy 2025, declared ICC. Fakhar’s replacement is already announced and a video with Zaman breaking in the green room goes viral.
Star batter and Pakistan Squad opener, Fakhar Zamar is ruled of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 officially and he confirmed the same.
Zaman to not Travel Dubai for the India Vs. Pakistan Clash
Huge setback for Pakistan team as Fakhar is not travelling to Dubai for the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025. Other highlights include:
- Left-handed batter would not be performing in Pakistan’s playing XI for the ongoing event as per the official announcement.
- Fakhar said in an interview that representing country on the international stage is a matter of honour and ultimate dream of every cricketer.
- He owns the privilege to represent Pakistan several times but the time is may be not right for him as he’s out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- Zaman also mentioned about backing his boys in the green room and make a comeback soon which is stronger than the recent setback.
Why Fakhar Zaman is Ruled Out of the Tournament?
Reports stated that Fakhar was having a injury and muscle pain due to which he was ruled out of the Champions trophy. The replacement of his name will be Imam-ul-Haq who has earlier contested in October 2023 for Pakistan ODI.
- Absence of Fakhar Zaman in the squad is a shocking turn for Pakistan especially when they are about to face-off India on coming Sunday.
- Zaman has been consistent and excellent with his past performances making him a key asset for the game.
- He played a match-winning knock in the Finale of Champions Trophy 2017 where he slammed 114 runs off 106 balls.
- His exemplary gameplay enabled the team to reach an excellent total of 338/4 making them chase a remarkable victory by 180 runs against India.
Pakistan in Trouble as Saim Ayub Also Missing from Event
Along with ongoing concerns over fitness of Haris Rauf, Pakistan is stuck due to absence of another important player, Saim Ayub. Rauf is back after recovery in the tournament.
- In absence of opener Fakhar Azam, Saud Shakeel and Babar Azam were other batters taking the hold in the first match of Pakistan hosted in Karachi.
- The openers failed to give the desired start and the squad is now trying their best to manage the strategy for heading up positively in the tournament.
- Fakhar’s recurring knee injury was bothering him as he has instincts to moving out from the game right after match against New Zealand.
With Pakistan facing these unexpected blows, cricket enthusiasts are also gearing up for an exciting betting scene. Fans are closely watching online cricket betting in India, where odds for the much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan clash are fluctuating. With Fakhar Zaman out and Pakistan struggling with team balance, betting markets are witnessing a surge in activity as fans place their predictions for the upcoming showdown.
Pakistan’s shocker comes as a music to India’s ears as the team is eyeing the revenge of defeat suffered in 2017 Champions trophy due to Fakhar’s century. The coming Sunday will be the face-off moment!
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