Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 before Pakistan vs India

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Thursday, confirmed that the left-handed batter would miss the remainder of the matches due to an oblique



tear. 

The southpaw sustained the injury while fielding during Pakistan's opening match against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. Pakistan are scheduled to face India in Dubai on Sunday, February 23.