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Pakistan opening batter Fakhar Zaman breaks down in tears in the dressing room after he was ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025. 

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan will face India in their 2nd league match of Champions Trophy 2025. 

Fakhar Zaman in tears after New Zealand clash

WATCH: Fakhar Zaman breaks down in tears after ICC Champions Trophy 2025 setback 

PCB has announced Imam-ul-Haq as Fakhar's replacement. Fakhar suffered an oblique injury that has ruled him out of Champions Trophy 2025.

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy.

PCB announces his replacement in the squad.

Ex-Pakistan captain slams Mohammad Rizwan.

Mohammad Rizwan in frame

Ex-Pakistan star brutally slams Mohammed Rizwan for making injured Fakhar Zaman bat against New Zealand after which opener was ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025

Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash after getting injured in the opener clash against New Zealand. 

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash. 

Fakhar Zaman got injured during Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy clash.

Fakhar Zaman

'Give Champions Trophy who sent Fakhar Zaman at No 4...': Ex-Pakistan captain brutally slams Mohammad Rizwan & Co. ahead of India clash

Babar Azam scored 64 runs in 90 balls during Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash at National Stadium in Karachi. 

Babar Azam scored 64 runs in Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand.

Pakistan will now face India for their second Champions Trophy league match. 

Babar Azam

'Playing for 50, not for nation...': Ex-Pakistan cricketer blasts on Babar Azam after Mohammad Rizwan-led side's embarrassing loss, watch VIDEO

New Zealand won the match by 60 runs after bowling out Pakistan for 260 in 47.2 overs.

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in Karachi.

Babar Azam scored 64 off 90 balls.

Ashwin called Babar Azam 'tortoise'.

Babar Azam in frame

Ravichandran Ashwin calls Babar Azam 'tortoise' as Pakistan star plays slow innings which led to big loss in Champions Trophy opener

In his 10 overs against New Zealand, Haris Rauf conceded an incredible 83 runs despite taking two wickets.

Pakistan is facing New Zealand in Champions Trophy opener.

The match is taking place in the Karachi Stadium.

Haris Rauf and Pakistan equal embarrassing records.

Haris Rauf in frame

Haris Rauf and Pakistan equal embarrassing records during Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Karachi

Fakhar spent a lot of time away from the field, even though the Pakistani camp was greatly relieved to see him back on it.

Fakhar Zaman did not open for Pakistan.

Fakhar Zaman in frame

Why did Fakhar Zaman not open against New Zealand despite being fit to bat? Reason Revealed

Tom Latham smashed an astonishing and crucial century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener. Earlier Will Young hit a ton too.

Tom Latham in frame

After Will Young, Tom Latham hits second century on opening day of Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand batter Will Young smashed a century in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Pakistan.

Will Young smashes century in tournament's first match.

Will Young in frame

Will Young hits first century Champions Trophy 2025, helps New Zealand take stand against Pakistan in tournament opener

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman got injured during the first over of the Champions Trophy 2025 first match against New Zealand in Karachi. 

Fakhar Zaman got injured during Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy clash. 

Pakistan are facing New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash. 

PCB issues massive update on Fakhar Zaman after opener was taken off the field post picking injury during Pakistan vs New Zealand's Champions Trophy clash

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently at number 10 in the points table with just two wins in nine outings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

CSK are currently on 10th position in points table.

CSK will face PBKS for their 10th clash of IPL 2025. 

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Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a 35-ball century during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans. 

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Punjab Kings are currently at number five in the points table with five wins in nine outings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

PBKS are currently number five in points table. 

PBKS will face CSK in their 10 clash of IPL 2025. 

Ricky Ponting with Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer

'You don't have to think about what will happen...': Prabhsimran Singh lauds Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting for Punjab Kings' campaign in IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

DC opts to bowl against KKR. 

KRR to feature with one change against DC. 

Ajinkya Rahane and Axar Patel at Toss

Kolkata Knight Riders to feature with one change as DC captain Axar Patel opts to bowl at Arun Jaitley Stadium: Check playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (RR) star Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest ever batter to smash a century in T20Is. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35 ball ton against GT. 

RR defeated GT by eight wickets. 

Ravi Shastri and Vaibhav Suryavanshi

'Don't care whether he's 14, 12 or 20 years old': Ravi Shastri wants bowlers to target Vaibhav Suryavanshi with this delivery to take 'the real test'

Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul in WODIs, while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series. 

India beat South Africa by 15 runs in Women's ODI Tri-series. 

Sneh Raha picked up her maiden fifer in ODI against South Africa during Women's ODI Tri-series. 

Team India celebrating win against South Africa

Women's Tri-Series: Pratika Rawal's 78 and Sneh Rana's five-wicket haul help India beat South Africa by 15 runs, notch two wins in a row

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