Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad has undergone a key change. Opening batter, Imam-ul-Haq, replaced Fakhar Zaman, who sustained an injury during their opening match against New Zealand in Karachi.
Fakhar suffered a side strain while fielding in the first over, leading to his exclusion from the tournament. The Event Technical Committee approved Imam as his replacement.
“Imam, who has played 72 ODIs, was named as a replacement after Fakhar was ruled out due to an oblique injury,” the ICC stated.
His absence is a major setback for Pakistan, especially after losing Saim Ayub to an injury as well. Zaman also took to his Instagram to express his disappointment but remained hopeful for the future.
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“I have been privileged to represent Pakistan multiple times with pride. Unfortunately, I’m now out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but surely Allah is the best planner. I will be backing our boys in green from home,” he wrote.
With a crucial match against India on February 23, the Pakistan cricket team needs to adjust its plans if they wish to remain in the tournament.
Pakistan 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 and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
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