The exclusion of opener Fakhar Zaman from the much-anticipated game against India on Sunday comes as a hard jolt to the Pakistan cricket team. Zaman was injured in a mishap during the first match of the Champions Trophy and thus is missing a vital game.
During the fielding, he slipped and hurt his lower back while trying to save the ball from going to the boundary. He was seen having trouble with pain and entered the dressing room. The injury seems to be serious enough to keep him out of the encounter against India, thus dealing a real blow to Pakistan’s chances.
Pakistan will now have to regroup and find a replacement for Zaman, one of the main gears in Pakistan. Set to be a thrilling encounter, Pakistan will be hoping for a big show against India, even without the dynamic opener.
Fakhar Zaman to Miss India against Pakistan Clash
The majority players of the Pakistan cricket team had a big blow when Fakhar Zaman, the opener, was injured and ruled out of the much-anticipated match against India on February 23, Sunday, in Dubai. Zaman hurt himself during the first match of the Champions Trophy and left the field with some complaints in his lower back. Despite the injury, he tried to carry on, eventually batting at number four, but it was plain to see that he was struggling.
Zaman was in pain during 41 balls, scoring a leisurely albeit painful 24 runs before going back to the hut courtesy of Michael Bracewell. His injury now denies him from playing this crucial match against India, thus further denting Pakistan’s chances. The match is a do-or-die for Pakistan as they have already lost one game, and another loss would mean their campaign is over.
India and Pakistan’s much-anticipated clash is set for February 23, Sunday, in Dubai. By losing to India, they know that Pakistan’s campaign would cease to exist, putting a lot at stake. Given Zaman’s absence, the Pakistani team needs to rally together and find a solid replacement to battle the Indian forces.
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