ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Updates, Injuries, and Match Previews

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is underway, with several exciting matches already played and many more to come. One of the major updates from the tournament is the injury to Pakistan's opening batter, Fakhar Zaman, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to an oblique injury sustained during the match against New Zealand. Zaman's injury occurred while he was fielding, and he had to leave the field after just two deliveries. He later returned to the field but struggled with running between the wickets and was eventually unable to open the innings.

Pakistan has named Imam-ul-Haq as Zaman's replacement, and he will join the team for their upcoming matches. Imam hasn't played for Pakistan since 2023 and will be looking to make a strong comeback in the tournament. Meanwhile, Pakistan's next match is against arch-rivals India on February 23, followed by their final Group A game against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on February 27. The Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious tournaments in international cricket, and teams are giving their all to win the title.

In other news, Afghanistan started its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi. The match was a highly anticipated one, with both teams looking to start their tournament on a high note. The South African squad is at full strength, and they will be a tough opponent for Afghanistan. The teams are looking to use their skills and tactics to outmaneuver each other and win the match. Here are the squads for the two teams:

• South Africa: Ryan Rickelton(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Rassie van der Dussen
• Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Naveed Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharote

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting tournament, with several teams looking strong contenders for the title. With the injury to Fakhar Zaman and the start of Afghanistan's campaign, there are many storylines to follow in the coming days. Fans can catch all the action live on television or through online streaming, and they can also follow the latest updates and news from the tournament on various sports websites and social media platforms.

The tournament schedule is as follows:

1. February 23: Pakistan vs India
2. February 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh