Watch: PCB releases heartbreaking video of Fakhar Zaman

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday released a heartbreaking video of injured batter Fakhar Zaman, where he burst into tears.

Fakhar was ruled out from the ongoing Champions Trophy after picking up an injury during the opening fixture at the National Bank Stadium on Wednesday in Karachi.

The exact duration of his return is not confirmed yet, however, former pacer Mohammad Amir in an interview stated that the batter could be out for at least two months.

“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,” Fakhar wrote in his post on Instagram after the announcement of his departure from the tournament he helped Pakistan win in 2017.

In a video shared by PCB on its official social media account, Fakhar Zaman could be seen limping to dressing room where he burst into tears.

His teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi can also been seen, trying to comfort the tearful batter.

Following his injury, the Event Technical Committee of the Champions Trophy 2025 approved Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman in the Pakistan squad.

“Imam, who has played 72 ODIs, was named as a replacement after Fakhar was ruled out due to an oblique injury,” the ICC said in a statement.