Imam-ul-Haq replaces Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's ICC Champions Trophy squad

Imam-ul-Haq has been officially confirmed as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. 

The 29-year-old Imam, who has played 72 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), was selected after Fakhar Zaman was ruled out due to an oblique injury. The replacement required approval from the Event Technical Committee, which has now been granted. 

The committee, responsible for approving player replacements, includes Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager – Cricket), Sarah Edgar (ICC Senior Manager – Events), Usman Wahla (PCB Director – International Cricket Operations), and Shaun Pollock (Independent Representative). 

Imam will now join the squad as Pakistan prepares for the upcoming matches in the tournament.

It is worth noting that Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a muscle strain suffered during the ICC Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Fakhar injured himself while fielding, and despite briefly returning, he had to leave the field again. Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Fakhar will miss the remaining Champions Trophy matches.