Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the India vs. Pakistan match. In fact, his ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign could well have ended.

The defending champions Pakistan suffered a major setback as veteran Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 tournament.

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Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman will miss the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 clash against India. The batter will not travel to Dubai alongside Mohammad Rizwan-led side.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19, featuring key matches such as India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England. The tournament, culminating in the final on March 9, promises intense competition as teams vie for semifinal spots.

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman gave an injury scare to team management during the Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. The incident took place in the first over of the match after Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan opted to bowl first against New Zealand.