Pakistan’s star opener, Fakhar Zaman, was left heartbroken after being ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to injury. The left-handed batsman, who was already struggling with fitness issues, was visibly emotional after his dismissal in Pakistan’s opening match of the tournament.
As he walked back to the dressing room with heavy steps, a video surfaced showing Fakhar Zaman breaking down in tears. Overwhelmed with disappointment, he buried his head in his hands and wept uncontrollably. His teammates, including fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, were seen consoling him and offering words of encouragement.
Fakhar Zaman Expresses Disappointment on Social Media
Following the heartbreaking moment, Fakhar Zaman took to social media to express his sorrow over missing the rest of the Champions Trophy. In his emotional post, he stated:
“Every cricketer dreams of representing Pakistan on the big stage, and it is an honor to wear the national jersey. Unfortunately, I am ruled out of the Champions Trophy, but I firmly believe that Allah is the best planner.”
Despite his disappointment, Fakhar extended his best wishes to the team and assured fans that he would be cheering for Pakistan from the sidelines.
Imam-ul-Haq Named as Fakhar Zaman’s Replacement
In response to Fakhar Zaman’s injury, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved Pakistan’s request to include Imam-ul-Haq as his replacement in the squad. The left-handed batsman will now have the opportunity to strengthen Pakistan’s top order in the remaining matches of the tournament.
Pakistan fans will be hoping that Imam-ul-Haq steps up to fill the void left by Fakhar Zaman and helps the team achieve success in the Champions Trophy.
