Pakistan cricket team have been dealt with a huge bow ahead of the high-octane IND vs PAK clash. Opener Fakhar Zaman has reportedly been ruled out of the remainder Champions Trophy. The opening batter picked up an injury during Pakistan’s opening game against New Zealand in Karachi.
Fakhar Zaman ruled out of IND vs PAK clash
As per RevSportz, Fakhar will not be taking part in the IND vs PAK contest in Dubai. He picked up an injury while attempting to save a boundary off Shaheen Afridi’s over as Pakistan bowled first. Saud Shakeel, who was promoted as the opener in the absence of Zaman, failed to fire at the top of the order. Without Fakhar, Pakistan’s chances in the clash against India in Dubai look even more weaker.
“Fakhar Zaman’s injury is of a serious nature. He will not be able to play the remainder of the tournament,” the PCB said in a statement on Thursday.
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Fakhar Zaman injured
Pakistan, who won the toss, opted to bat second at the National Stadium in Karachi. On the very second ball bowled by Shaheen Afridi, Will Young stroked one through the off-side. Fakhar Zaman, who was standing at mid-off, sprinted towards the boundary line and made a great effort to stop it from touching the ropes. Unfortunately, his knees got stuck on the outfield, and Zaman endured massive discomfort.
The Pakistani physio quickly came to Zaman, who went off the field following the incident. Kamran Ghulam, who isn’t in the playing XI, came in as a fielding replacement for the southpaw. As for New Zealand, they have had a great start to the innings. Devon Conway and Will Young were untroubled against the likes of Shaheen and Naseem Shah.
“Fakhar Zaman is being assessed and examined for a muscular sprain and further updates will be provided in due course,” the PCB said in a statement.
