Srinagar: A heartbreaking video has emerged from Pakistan dressing room following the injury of Fakhar Zaman that has ruled batter out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Fakhar Zaman suffered an injury early in the match vs New Zealand and has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.
His heartbreaking reaction after getting dismissed during the match against New Zealand, shared on Thursday, has gone viral.
Fakhar picked up an injury on just the second ball of the match, forcing him off the field for most of New Zealand’s innings. He was unable to open the batting and instead walked in at No. 3 following Mohammad Rizwan’s dismissal.
Despite evident discomfort, Fakhar battled through the pain, trying to hold the innings together. However, his struggles were apparent—he could barely rotate the strike, eventually falling for 24 off 41 balls.
The moment he was dismissed, Fakhar’s emotions got the better of him. As he trudged off the field, he broke down in tears, unable to control his disappointment. Shaheen Afridi attempted to console him, but the left-hander was inconsolable, knowing this could have been a defining tournament for him.
Following medical assessments, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Fakhar’s injury would prevent him from taking any further part in the tournament. Left-handed batter Imam-ul-Haq has been drafted into the squad as his replacement.
Fakhar’s return to the national setup had already been a dramatic one – he was recalled after being dropped from tours to South Africa and Australia, reportedly due to his vocal support for Babar Azam following his Test squad snub.