On February 19, during the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Karachi Stadium between New Zealand and Pakistan, Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman was seen languidly strolling up the stairs towards the dressing room. This happened after Michael Bracewell dismissed Zaman for just 24 runs. Zaman was seen accompanied by his fellow teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi as the former entered the dressing room and broke into tears. Shaheen, alongside another support staff, was seen consoling him. Heartbreaking visuals from National Bank Stadium, Karachi after Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025.😔💔 pic.twitter.com/zQG20a7APg — Salman 🇵🇰 (@SalmanAsif2007) February 20, 2025 Fakhar Zaman was added to the squad after the young Saim Ayub was sidelined due to an ankle injury. However, Fakhar's timeline with the Pakistan team in the Champions Trophy did not last long as he succumbed to an injury while fielding. Fakhar then left the field suffering; however, he came to bat, but by then, the final bell rang. Zaman was later officially ruled out from the tournament, to which he even posted a long emotional post on his Instagram account, which said, "Representing Pakistan on the biggest stage is an honour and dream of every cricketer in this country. I have been privileged enough to represent Pakistan multiple times with pride. Unfortunately I’m now out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but surely Allah is the best planner. Grateful for the opportunity. I will be backing our boys in green from home.This is only just the beginning, the comeback will be stronger than the setback 💪🏼Pakistan Zindabad" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fakhar Zaman (@fakharzaman719) Read also: Babar Azam’s ODI Average Against All Teams [Updated 2025] Imam-ul-Haq Joins Pakistan Squad for Crucial Champions Trophy Matches With Fakhar Zaman ruled out, Pakistan has drafted in Imam-ul-Haq as his replacement. The seasoned opener boasts an impressive ODI record, amassing 3,138 runs in 72 matches at an average of 48.27. His last appearance in the format came during the 2023 World Cup against South Africa. Pakistan, already reeling from a 60-run defeat to New Zealand, faces a must-win clash against India on February 23 in Dubai. With their bowling struggling and Fakhar sidelined, Imam's inclusion will be crucial in providing stability at the top as they fight to stay in contention.