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Fakhar Zaman breaks silence on T20I retirement chatter days after PSL ball-tampering scandal

Fakhar Zaman breaks silence on T20I retirement chatter days after PSL ball-tampering scandal

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Pakistan opening batter Fakhar Zaman, who was recently suspended from two Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 games after being found guilty of ball tampering, finally addressed the T20I retirement chatter, saying he has no such plans. However, the left-handed batter did admit he wanted to bid adieu to the format after the T20 World Cup 2026, but he has changed his mind and won’t walk into the sunset anytime soon. Fakhar Zaman opens up on T20I retirement chatter (AP) The 35-year-old has been Pakistan’s standout performer in the shortest format, having played 120 matches for the Green Shirts, scoring 2494 runs at a strike rate of 132.51, including 14 fifties. He warmed the bench for the majority of the T20 World Cup, but was brought into the lineup for the must-win Super 8s tie against Sri Lanka. Pakistan needed to win the match by at least 65 runs to qualify for the semi-finals, but it didn’t happen. However, Fakhar impressed with the bat, scoring 84 runs off 42 balls with the help of 9 fours …

Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman handed 2-match suspension in PSL on ball tampering charges | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman handed 2-match suspension in PSL on ball tampering charges | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 31, 2026 06:07 PM IST Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman was on Tuesday handed a 2-match suspension in the Pakistan Super League for breaching the code of conduct pertaining to changing the condition of the ball. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that the player was found guilty of a Level 3 offence for breaching Article 2.14 of the applicable Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during the Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings match on March 29 at the Gaddafi Stadium. The incident happened before the start of the the final over of the chase with Karachi needing 14 off the final over. At that point, television footages showed Fakhar, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf indulging in a conversation with the ball changing hands swiftly. Umpire Faisal Afridi, who was watching the interaction, immediately asked for the ball. And after a chat with the other on-field umpire Sharfuddoula awarded five runs to Karachi as they found Lahore had changed the condition of the ball. And as per …

Fakhar Zaman denies charge as ban looms, Pakistan board to review last-over incident again

Fakhar Zaman denies charge as ban looms, Pakistan board to review last-over incident again

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 30, 2026 11:59 AM IST Fakhar Zaman is facing the prospect of being banned for at least one match after he was charged with ball tampering in Lahore Qalanders’ match against Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League on Sunday. According to reports, the left-handed batter has been accused of changing the condition of the ball during the match that Lahore lost. The incident happened before the start of the final over of the chase, with Karachi needing 14 off the final over. At that point, television footage showed Fakhar, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf indulging in a conversation with the ball changing hands swiftly. Umpire Faisal Afridi, who was watching the interaction, immediately asked for the ball. And after a chat with the other on-field umpire, Sharfuddoula awarded five runs to Karachi as they found Lahore had changed the condition of the ball. pic.twitter.com/gCwaBiUcBX — mediaaaa (@pctarchive) March 29, 2026 As per protocol, the umpires changed the ball, and Afridi walked away unhappy. In the post-match interaction, when …

Fakhar Zaman dismisses rumours that he’s planning to retire after injury-enforced end to Champions Trophy

Fakhar Zaman dismisses rumours that he’s planning to retire after injury-enforced end to Champions Trophy

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Pakistan team talisman Fakhar Zaman has dismissed rumours that he was on the verge of retiring. Zaman, in fact, told the Pakistan Cricket Board’s social media team in an interview published on the PCB’s X handle that he wants to continue playing all forms of cricket. Zaman, who is currently injured, said that he should be fit for national duty in a month’s time. Zaman has been ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy that Pakistan is hosting after he got hurt during Pakistan’s opener against New Zealand in Karachi. Story continues below this ad “Well, I’ve also heard a lot about this and my friends have also sent messages. There is no truth in this. One-day is my favourite format and, yes, because of my thyroid (problem) I was thinking of taking some time off from cricket. But retirement never crossed my mind. I want to play One-day, T20, even I want to play Test cricket,” Zaman said in a video posted on ‘X’ by Pakistan Cricket Board. Fakhar Zaman on retirement rumours In …

Champions Trophy PAK vs IND Playing 11; Imam-ul-Haq Replaces Fakhar Zaman

Champions Trophy PAK vs IND Playing 11; Imam-ul-Haq Replaces Fakhar Zaman

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CT2025 PAK vs IND Playing 11: The much-awaited clash of the Champions Trophy 2025, India vs Pakistan will be played on 23 February 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The clash in Dubai will be a crucial game for Pakistan who lost their first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy against New Zealand at Karachi. On the other hand, India will play their second game of the edition with much confidence after defeating Bangladesh in Thursday’s game. Pakistan and India have played 135 matches in ODI format. Out of those, India has won 57 matches while Pakistan has 73 wins. After the 2017 Champions Trophy, India and Pakistan have played 6 ODIs, of which India has an advantage of 5 wins and 1 ended with no result. Champions Trophy PAK vs IND Playing 11 With the pitch was on the slower side, there is a hint of spin for the wrist spinner and occasional turn for the finger spinner. Pakistan Won the toss and opted to bat first. With Pakistan has made one change in …

Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs PAK: Arshdeep Singh comes in for Harshit Rana, Imam-ul-Haq replaces Fakhar Zaman | Cricket News

Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs PAK: Arshdeep Singh comes in for Harshit Rana, Imam-ul-Haq replaces Fakhar Zaman | Cricket News

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India-Pakistan games aren’t for the faint hearted. That’s why Playing XI decisions for these matches are not just taken by just considering the skills of players. Temperament too is a factor. Injuries and form are the reasons the two teams will be forced to make changes. The Indian Express argues for the inclusion of Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Hasnain and Imam-ul-Haq for the Champions Trophy clash between the great rivals. Arshdeep Singh for Harshit Rana Arshdeep Singh might get a look in against Pakistan in Dubai. (Sportzpics) The Indian team management will be dealing with a pace-dilemma before the toss. Arshdeep Singh or Harshit Rana is not an easy choice since they are contrastingly different bowlers. Conditions and opposition is a factor but both Arshdeep and Harshit will have a challenge at hand when bowling against the Pakistan batsmen in Dubai. Rana was excellent against Bangladesh, where the Delhi pacer registered his best ODI figures 3 for 31. But India would love to bring in Arshdeep Singh, who has the ability to move the new ball. …

Fakhar Zaman dismisses rumours that he’s planning to retire after injury-enforced end to Champions Trophy

Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy: Reports

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In what could be a massive blow to Pakistan’s Champions Trophy title defence, Fakhar Zaman on Thursday was reportedly ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury. Zaman sustained the injury on Wednesday while fielding in the opening match of the tournament against New Zealand in Karachi. Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs BAN LIVE Cricket Score: Watch Here Pakistan’s ‘A Sports’ has reported that Zaman has been ruled out of the tournament. The batter will not be travelling with the Pakistan cricket team to Dubai for the match against India on February 23. Story continues below this ad IND vs BAN LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here New Zealand opener Will Young drove Shaheen Afridi through the covers, with Zaman setting off in pursuit. He managed to cut it off before palming the ball to Babar Azam to throw it back to the keeper, but immediately appeared to feel discomfort in his lower back or side. Zaman signalled that he needed to be replaced, and went off the field with the physio, though …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of the India game in Champions Trophy

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of the India game in Champions Trophy

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Pakistan star batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of Pakistan’s clash against India on 23 February in Dubai. Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman sustained an injury during the Champions Trophy 2025 opening day match at Karachi. Zaman injured himself while chasing the ball in the very first over of the Champions Trophy 2025 match played against New Zealand in Karachi. The incident took place during the second delivery of the first inning. Will Young who was at the striker’s end drives it through extra cover while Fakhar Zaman chased it to prevent the boundary. Unfortunately, while chasing the ball, Fakhar Zaman sustained an injury and walked off the field where Kamran Ghulam took his place in the field. But Zaman returned to bat while chasing 320 runs target and managed to score just 24 runs off 41 balls. Pakistan lost the game by 60 runs and made a dreadful start in the 2025 Champions Trophy series. With the defeat, Pakistan was pushed to the bottom of the Champions Trophy 2025 points table. Ahead of their arch-rival …

Massive Scare For Pakistan As Fakhar Zaman Suffers Serious Injury, PCB Fears “Muscular Sprain”

Massive Scare For Pakistan As Fakhar Zaman Suffers Serious Injury, PCB Fears “Muscular Sprain”

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Pakistan got a major injury scare during the opening game of Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday. The side’s star batter Fakhar Zaman injured himself while trying to field a ball on the second delivery of the match. Zaman was taken off the ground as he looked in discomfort. He was replaced by Kamran Ghulam on the field. Zaman did return to action ahead of the 14th over, but he was taken off the ground again. “Fakhar Zaman is being assessed and examined for a muscular sprain and further updates will be provided in due course,” informed PCB. Talking in detail about the injury, New Zealand opener Will Young had driven Shaheen Afridi through the covers, prompting Zaman to sprint after the ball. While he managed to relay it to Babar Azam, the left-hander immediately signalled discomfort and walked off the field alongside the team physio. His exit cast an early shadow on Pakistan’s campaign. Saim Ayub had suffered an ankle fracture while chasing a ball in a Test against South Africa, ruling him …

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of the India game in Champions Trophy

Fakhar Zaman sustained a injury during opening game of Champions Trophy

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Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman sustained an injury while chasing the ball in the very first over of the Champions Trophy 2025 at Karachi. The incident took place during the second delivery of the first inning. Will Young who was at the striker’s end drives it through extra cover while Fakhar Zaman chased it to prevent the boundary. Unfortunately, while chasing the ball, Fakhar Zaman sustained an injury and walked off the field where Kamran Ghulam took his place in the field. Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will lock horns with Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand to play the 1st ODI of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 19 in National Stadium, Karachi. Pakistan and New Zealand both have played 118 ODIs so far where Pakistan won 61 games and New Zealand won 53 matches. On the other hand, Pakistan and New Zealand have faced off three times in the Champions Trophy in 2000, 2006 and 2009. New Zealand have won all three times. Winning the toss, Pakistan decided to bowl first where Devon Conway and Will Young …