Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman was left emotional after being ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an oblique injury sustained while fielding. Despite the setback, he batted at No. 4, scoring 24 before being dismissed.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video of a limping Fakhar in tears, with Shaheen Afridi consoling him. Imam-ul-Haq has been named as his replacement.
Pakistan now faces a must-win clash against India to keep their title defense alive.