Defending champion Pakistan has suffered a huge blow after opening batter Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to an oblique injury.

Imam-ul-Haq replaces Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad after Fakhar sustained an oblique injury. The ICC approved the replacement, and Imam will join the team for their match against India on February 23.

The Pakistan cricket team suffered a setback ahead of its Champions Trophy clash against India after opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out owing to a recurring knee injury, prompting the inclusion of Imam-ul-Haq in the squad that left for Dubai on Thursday.

Fakhar Zaman got injured while he was chasing a ball to the boundary in the first over of the contest. Zaman's ouster is a blow to the side as he has been in reasonably good form.

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has expressed his disappointment after being ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury. The left-handed batter took to X to share his thoughts,

Pakistan's star opener Fakhar Zaman has put out a heartfelt post after being ruled out of the remainder of the Champions Trophy due to an oblique injury.

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an oblique tear, delivering the defending champions a big blow in their quest to retain the prestigious title. The news was confirmed by the ICC on February 20 (Thursday) after the left-handed batter sustained the injury while fielding during Pakistan's opening match against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on February

During the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan suffered an early setback when Fakhar Zaman left the field just two balls into the match due to a lower back issue. Now, multiple reports claim that Fakhar Zaman is out of the tournament due to the injury.