Fakhar Zaman ruled out of India vs Pakistan clash, ending Champions Trophy 2025 campaign

During the post-match presentation ceremony, Rizwan expressed uncertainty about the extent of his injury and only mentioned that Fakhar was experiencing pain. The PCB had previously released an official statement indicating that Fakhar was being monitored for a muscle sprain. However, it has now been revealed that Fakhar's injury is more severe than initially thought. He is now in doubt for the upcoming Bangladesh game and his participation in the remainder of the tournament looks unlikely.

"Representing Pakistan on the biggest stage is an honour and dream of every cricketer in this country. I have been privileged enough to represent Pakistan multiple times with pride. Unfortunately I’m now out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but surely Allah is the best planner. Grateful for the opportunity. I will be backing our boys in green from home. This is only just the beginning, the comeback will be stronger than the setback. Pakistan Zindabad," Fakhar tweeted.

Earlier, Fakhar was predicted to run the risk of missing the entire tournament. "Fakhar won't play the match against India, and hence, he would not be travelling to Dubai. As of now, it looks difficult that he would get fit for the last group stage match against Bangladesh as well. He is all but out of the tournament," a source in the know of things confirmed to Hindustan Times.

Fakhar's injury music to India's ears

The news must come as music to India's ears, as it was Fakhar, whose century in the 2017 Champions Trophy final denied Virat Kohli and Co. the title. Fakhar blasted 114 off 106 balls with 12 fours and three sixes to propel Pakistan to a daunting total of 338/4, a total India fell short of by 180 runs.

The setback is a double whammy for Pakistan, who are already without Saim Ayub in the tournament. Concerns lingered over Haris Rauf's fitness, too, but he turned up fit for the New Zealand opener.

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