Imam Replaces Injured Fakhar in Pakistan Squad

News Desk

Lahore:  Left-handed opening batter Imam-ul-Haq has been named as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Fakhar sustained an oblique injury during the opening match against New Zealand in Karachi.

According to an ICC press release issued on Thursday, the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has approved Imam-ul-Haq’s inclusion in the squad.

The 29-year-old Imam, who has played 72 ODIs, was drafted in after Fakhar was ruled out due to injury. As per tournament regulations, any player replacement requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before being officially added to the squad.

The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 comprises Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager – Cricket), Sarah Edgar (ICC Senior Manager – Events), Usman Wahla (PCB Director – International Cricket Operations), and Shaun Pollock (Independent Representative).