Pakistan opening batter Fakhar Zaman injured himself whereas fielding through the ongoing match in opposition to New Zealand within the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fakhar Zaman walked off the sector after sustaining some harm to his knee within the event opener on the Nationwide Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19.
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan opted to bat first after profitable the toss within the event opener. Haris Rauf returned to the enjoying XI after lacking two matches within the latest tri-series. Rachin Ravindra didn’t make it into the enjoying XI of New Zealand, with Will Younger opening alongside Devon Conway.
Fakhar Zaman Leaves Subject After Second Ball of the Match
On the second ball of the match, Shaheen Afridi bowled a full supply outdoors off, which Will Younger drove by additional cowl. Whereas chasing the ball from mid-off, Fakhar Zaman appeared to injure his knee or aspect. He was seen holding each areas in discomfort close to the sidelines, forcing him to go away the sector.
You possibly can watch the video of the incident beneath:
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Pakistan suffered an identical setback earlier when Saim Ayub sustained an damage whereas chasing a ball to the boundary throughout a Check match in opposition to South Africa. He twisted his ankle, leading to a fracture that dominated him out of the Champions Trophy. The damage is anticipated to sideline him till at the least mid-March.
Fakhar Zaman Changed Injured Saim Ayub in Champions Trophy Squad
Fakhar Zaman, who had not performed an ODI for the reason that 2023 World Cup, made a powerful comeback as Saim Ayub’s substitute. The left-handed batter impressed with scores of 84 off 69 and 41 off 25 in his first two matches again within the group.
Nevertheless, in an unlucky flip of occasions, he suffered an damage whereas fielding and was instantly changed by Kamran Ghulam. The severity of his damage is but to be formally confirmed. On the time of his damage, New Zealand was 17/0 after three overs.
We Will Deal with It Just like the Earlier Tri-Sequence – Mohammad Rizwan
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged the stress of being defending champions however wished to deal with the event just like the latest tri-series. Rizwan additionally expressed pleasure about enjoying in Pakistan. In the meantime, Haris Rauf has regained health and returned to the enjoying XI.
“We’ll bowl first. Seen the final couple of matches dew is available in later, so wish to maximise on that. We’re the defending champions so shall be in a bit extra stress, however we’ll deal with it just like the earlier tri-series. Taking part in in Pakistan shall be nice as nicely. Haris Rauf is match once more so he is again in,” Rizwan stated.
Pakistan (Taking part in XI): Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
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