Major Update on Fakhar Zaman's Injury

Pakistan’s explosive opener, Fakhar Zaman has commenced rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore and is tracking toward fitness in time for the Asia Cup 2025, a timely boost for Pakistan’s top order ahead of a marquee month.

Multiple reports indicate the left-hander suffered a hamstring strain during the second T20I against West Indies in Lauderhill, Florida, pulling up while fielding late in the innings. The injury ruled him out of the third T20I and the ensuing ODI series, with the Pakistan camp opting for a conservative return-to-play pathway for the Southpaw.

Per those reports, the injury is considered minor, with an early 10–15 day recovery projection offered by sources close to the player as he traveled back from the United States. With the Asia Cup slated to begin in the UAE in early September, the expectation is that Fakhar Zaman will be available once he ticks through the rehabilitation program.

Pakistan’s think tank will treat him as a frontline option at the top, given his ability to take down spin in the Powerplay and his match-up value against pace in the middle overs, key traits on UAE surfaces.

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This is Fakhar Zaman’s second fitness setback in recent months. Earlier, he missed Pakistan’s Champions Trophy clash against India after picking up an oblique muscle tear versus New Zealand in the first over of the tournament. Pakistan covered that absence by shuffling the top order, but the balance clearly improves when Fakhar is available to play the enforcer and absorb scoreboard pressure with boundary bursts.

If his rehab remains on song, Pakistan could welcome a fully primed Fakhar into camp just in time for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.

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