Pak VS NZ: Here’s why Fakhar Zaman did not open at the champion opener 2025

Pakistan they had to adjust their line to hit in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand. Instead of their regular opener, Fakhar ZamanTim sent Saud Shakeel To start insertion Babar Azam In their chase of a goal of 321 runs set by black caps.
The reason for the absence of Fakhara Zaman as an opener for Pakistan
This change was not a strategic move but a mandatory adjustment, as Fakhar was forced to stay out of the field At least 25 minutes due to the injury he sustained during the field. Early in Novi Zealand, Fakhar tried to intercept the shot of Will Young, but in the end he injured, leading to a temporary absence from the field. As a result, he was undergoing a time limit before he was allowed to be bought.
According to the ICC regulations, if the player leaves the field for a significant period, they must remain out of the field in the equivalent duration before they continue to participate in the game. Fakhar had to serve a 25-minute waiting period before he could take his place in the hit line.
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Restrictions for players absent from the field
Significant is that the missing player is more than eight minutes facing certain limitations on your return. They are limited from bowling until they spent the equivalent time on the field or their team ran at the same time. The maximum limit limit time is limited to 120 minutes, and the remaining criminal time is transferred to the next Inings. Likewise, the player cannot hit until the team Natives lasted the time equally their insecure sentence. However, they can hit immediately if five hyckekes fell.
Will Young, Tom Latham forces New Zealand to a strong total number
Speaking about Ubaca in New Zealand, the foreign Mitchell Santner published 320/5 in her 50 supplements. Young and Tom Latham They have reduced huge centuries to power their team towards a strong total number. While Young scored 107 of 113 running, Latham remained undefeated to 118 of 104 balls.