But vs nz [WATCH]: Fakhar Zaman painful injury is scared by Mars Pakistan’s Champion Trophy 2025 opener
Pakistanwith Strong Champion trophy 2025 The campaign started with a relaxed moment as a star opener Fakhar Zaman fired from the field after only the ball in the tournament opener against New Zealand. The National Stadium in Karachi, full of fans celebrating the return of ICC events in Pakistan after almost three decades, fell into a stunning silence as Zaman squeezed his right knee and struck from the lawn.
The incident happened during Shaheen Shah AfidiThe first moment, the moment that concluded both the splendor and the despair. After the defense of the introductory delivery, New Zealand Will young He drove a full, wide ball from Afid through the lids. Zaman, stationed in the middle, sprinting to intercept the racing ball, sliding to save the border. But in his desperate dive, he clumsily landed, twisting his knee and immediately signaling medical help.
Nightmare for the hosts: the painful chase of Fakhar Zaman
Zaman’s bold effort to stop the ball is an example of his commitment, but that has come to difficult costs. The reruns showed him that he was murmuring as he paired the ball with a teammate before collapsing outside the border rope. While initial reports suggested the lower back stress 14, commentators in the air speculated on the recurrence of the previous knee injury 6. 34-year-old, who only recently returned to Odis after years of absence due to fitness struggle, cut out the outraged figure while the physios in accompaniment from accompaniment, holding the waist and visibly limping.
Kamran GhulamThe Pakistani replacement player replaced Zamana, but the psychological blow remained. The hosts, who already appear from the loss before the opening of the first choice before the tournament Saim Ayub (broken ankle) and Abdullah ShafiqueA bad shape, now faced a gloomy appearance of another crisis.
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Pakistan’s campaign chases trouble from injury
Zaman’s injury relieved the tumultuous upgrade of Pakistan in the champion trophy. His recall on the composition in January was a significant incentive after rediscovering the shape in the domestic T20 leagues. However, his fragile fitness-which stood from a knee injury that stood to the side from mid-2024, was concerned.
The parallels with Ayub’s injury were unusual. Ayub, a Pakistani Rise Star, has suffered a broken ankle during the examination South Africa while chasing the border – a cruel turn that forced him from the tournament. Because Zaman is now in the spotlight, the depth of Pakistan is under control. Babar AzamOriginally scheduled to partner Zaman on top, you may need to take over more responsibility, while Saud Shakeel It occurs as a potential improvised opener.
New Zealand stable opening in the middle of chaos
While Pakistan struggled with trouble, New Zealand took advantage of the early momentum. Young, replacing an earthquake Rachin Ravidra (injured during three or series), anchored the inings with a start. Skipper Mitchell Santner He acknowledged the challenge of Rose later during the day, but praised the adaptability of his team: “We have a baton with a baton, and the guys are ready.”
The decision of the black captains to get involved Matt Henry strengthened their pace attack while Pakistan greeted back Haris Raufrecovered from lateral stress. However, in the center of attention there was left on Zaman’s absence-Subplot by shading the competition on the field.
What follows for Fakhar and Pakistan?
Despite the intimidation, there are glare of hope. Zaman was later seen walking without help near the border, distorting the optimism that the injury might not be strong. The PCB officials, however, remained cautious, denying updates until further scanning.
For Pakistan, the incident emphasizes the fragility of their defense of the title. With conflict with high roles against India In Dubai, February 2, on February 2nd, the resistance of the team will be tested. Zlunovo aggressive hit-avid-on from his match 114 against India in the 2017 champion trophy finals, but the depth of Pakistan, including Ghulam and Tayyab TahirIt must be rising on the occasion.
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