Pakistan have changed over the years, but their character of getting run out hilariously has still been the same. And during their humiliating seven-wicket defeat during the first of the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, they faced another instance of a comedy of errors, as their opener, Fakhar Zaman, got run out. 

The incident took place on the third ball of the 12th over of the first innings of the Green Brigade, bowled by Mustafizur Rahman. Khusdil Shah was on strike, and he played a cut short in the point region. The striker rushed onto the bowling end, took a single, and again started to come back for the second. Khusdil took a few steps in taking the second run as Fakhar came with the momentum.

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But suddenly, he stopped after taking a few steps, while Fakhar kept running in. Later, he realized that the run won’t get completed. The southpaw stopped in the middle of the crease and looked to get back to the striker’s end. But that was too late for the batter to get back as the wicket-keeper Litton Das had already collected the ball and broken the stumps. Expectedly, Fakhar was not happy, and he left the field angrily.

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Bangladesh, coming off a series victory with a 2-1 margin against Sri Lanka in the away series, won the toss and decided to bowl first in Dhaka as they expected to use the slow and dryness of the surface. Fakhar smashed a fine knock of 44 runs in 34 balls at a strike rate of 129.41 before getting run out. Apart from him, none of the batters in the top six got into the double figures.

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Khushil got 17 runs in 23 balls while Abbas Afridi collected 22 runs in 24 balls as the tourists ended their innings with 109 runs in 19.3 overs. Mustafizur returned with a fine figure of 2/6 in four overs while Taskin Ahmed picked up three wickets in 3.3 overs for 22 runs. The home side, however, made a fine start in the second innings. Parvez Hossain Emon got an unbeaten knock of 56 runs in 39 balls at a strike rate of over 140.

Towhid Hridoy got a scratchy knock of 36 runs in 37 balls with two fours and as many sixes as they chased down he score with seven wickets in hand and 27 balls to spare.

Jasprit Bumrah is a world-class bowler with a myriad of tricks up his sleeve. When times are hard and the captain throws the ball to him, Bumrah often rises up to the occasion to take the attack to the opposition. A mere mention of his name is enough to make the batters tremble in fear across all formats. But Bumrah, just like all of us, is no godly creature. Being a mortal being, he is also entitled to make mistakes, and there are often times when he misses his mark in pivotal moments.

In this article, we shed light on the top five moments when Bumrah his no-ball turned out to be a costly miss for his side. 

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Fakhar Zaman (Champions Trophy 2017, Final)

This is probably the costliest no-ball Bumrah has ever bowled in his international career. Facing up to Pakistan in an all-important Champions Trophy Final, India couldn't have afforded a defeat against their arch-rivals. But Bumrah gave Fakhar Zaman a huge let-off early on in the innings, which probably decided the game in Pakistan's favor. Bumrah had Zaman caught behind when Pakistan's score read 17-0. The entire team started celebrating, and Zaman was already on his way back. But soon enough, it all came crashing down once it was later revealed in a no-ball check that Bumrah had overstepped by some distance while delivering the ball. Zaman was called back, and he went on a rampage, smashing 114 (106). As a result of this swashbuckling onslaught from the Zaman, Pakistan were able to score big and dismantle India cheaply in the second innings, winning the game by 180 runs.  

Nathan Lyon (Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series, Fourth Test)

This will probably not go down as the costliest miss, but it will remind the fans how India struggled to dismiss the last wicket Aussie stand. In the fourth Test of the BGT 2024-25 Series, India had Australia reeling at 91-7. After a bit of resistance from the lower order, India needed one wicket to wrap up the tail. But much to their frustration, Lyon and Bolan made India toil hard. Even with Bumrah at the helm, India struggled to break the last wicket stand. During the last over of the day, Bumrah had Lyon caught at gully, where Rahul pouched the catch safely. The Indians seemed relieved at that point, knowing that the agony had just come to an end. As they began walking off the field, the late signal of a no-ball was issued by the on-field umpire, thus denying him a wicket. The two Aussie tailenders returned the next day and added a total of 63 runs for the last wicket to give India a hefty target of 340, which at the end turned out to be way beyond their reach. 

Harry Brook (Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, First Test)

In the ongoing Headingly Test, India had the opportunity to put a tight squeeze on England and achieve a sizeable first-innings lead. But that opportunity went begging as Bumrah once again got too tight on the popping crease. Bumrah bowled an exceptional short-pitched delivery to surprise Harry Brook. Given the English batter's natural instinct, Brook tried to take a swipe at it but instead got a genuine top edge. He never had any timing on that, and the catch was comfortably taken by the fielder near mid-on. At the time, Brook was batting on a duck, and much to his delight, Brook was called back as Bumrah's front foot went over the line by some distance. From that point onwards, Brook never looked back and scored at an alarming rate to punish the Indian bowlers. He survived further close calls along the way, but his luck ran out when he was caught at deep fine leg on 99. By that time, England managed to wipe out a major chunk of the deficit thanks to Brook's electrifying onslaught. In the end, India could only secure a narrow lead of six runs, but the case would have been a lot different had Bumrah not bowled a no-ball earlier.

Upul Tharanga (Home ODI series 2017, First ODI)

It was the first ODI of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. India were skittled cheaply in front of their home crowd for 117 on a juicy wicket. With such a low total to defend, wickets were the need of the hour for India if they had to make a game out of it. They had their moment when Bumrah dismissed Tharanga off a catch. But the no‑ball negated it, and Tharanga got off the hook. It was also a time Sri Lanka found themselves in a tricky situation, and that wicket could have possibly changed the complexion of the game. However, much to the despair of the home side, Tharana took full advantage of the reprieve and made India pay. In that run chase, Tharanga went on to score 49 and stayed unbeaten to steer Sri Lanka to a comfortable win.

Ollie Pope and Alex Lees (Pataudi Trophy 2021-2022, Fifth Test)

This match marked a rare instance when Bumrah committed a double no-ball blunder. In the fifth test, India needed a draw to win the series and had England with their backs against the wall. Bumrah dismissed two batters in the same match after bowling no‑balls—first Lees, then Pope. He famously laughed after the wicket, acknowledging the irony. Although the two batters did not go on to make a significant contribution in that Test, Lees still managed to chip in with a healthy 56 in the fourth innings to give England a reasonable platform to chase down a mammoth 378 and level the series 2-2.

Fakhar Zaman is illuminating PSL 2025 with one massive hit after another. The Lahore Qalandars opener smashed a dashing 76 off 47 balls against Karachi Kings, after scoring 67 against Quetta Gladiators just days ago. With six fours and five huge sixes in his latest innings, Fakhar made batting on a challenging Lahore track appear a cakewalk. But in a shocking post-match admission, the left-handed batsman said he's still not functioning at his best.

Addressing the presentation ceremony, Fakhar's remarks surprised many: "In the previous game, I had said I didn't play in full flow. If I say the same today, it could sound ungrateful, but I still don't feel that I have reached my proper rhythm yet."

It was a brutally candid confession from a cricketer who leads the run charts currently and has consecutive Player of the Match awards. Despite his dominance at the crease, Fakhar is still self-critical and laser-like in his pursuit of bettering himself. For fans, it's a shock and a thrill because if this is not his best, what is going to happen when he goes full throttle?

Back-to-back Player of the Match awards for Fakhar Zaman!

He earns his 11th POTM award for Lahore Qalandars for his knock of 76 (47) showcased 6 boundaries and 5 maximums 🔥

He is also the recipient of the Hanif Mohammad cap, after topping the runs chart of the HBL PSL 10 so… pic.twitter.com/AlZRgfbmkc

— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) April 15, 2025

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Finding Form After Setback

Fakhar's performance was even more remarkable in light of his having just returned from an elbow injury. Shifting gears according to match tempo, understanding the surface, and managing his innings, he's checking all the right boxes while providing stability to the Qalandars' top order. Talking about Lahore's 65-run victory, he mentioned, "The ball wasn't coming on easily, so we planned to build a good partnership and keep wickets in hand for a last push."

Still playing at 35, Fakhar Zaman is beating the clock and expectations. With more than 2,600 runs in PSL history under his belt, including 21 half-centuries and two hundreds, he's one of the league's greats. And don't forget, he still retains the record for most runs in a single PSL season (588 in 2022). Now, sporting the Hanif Mohammad cap as PSL 10's top scorer, Fakhar is not only returning to the game but is creating a legacy. If indeed he has not yet reached his top gear, opposition bowlers should start worrying now.

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has dismissed rumors about his retirement, calling them "baseless". Fakhar returned to the team during the home tri-series against New Zealand and South Africa but suffered another injury, and he missed the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 because of another injury.

Fakhar Zaman Denies Retirement Rumors, Focuses on Recovery

He got injured while fielding against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. Fakhar felt uncomfortable running or moving, he left in the first over and had to leave for medical evaluation. Though he tried to continue playing, he soon walked off again, raising concerns about his fitness. Later scans confirmed an oblique tear, and then he was ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 out just before Pakistan’s big match against India on February 23 in Dubai.

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Fakhar Zaman said, "There is no truth in the retirement news. I will join the team soon after getting fully fit." pic.twitter.com/PhQR1Cr2AC

— 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞 (@CallMeSheri1) February 26, 2025

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later confirmed that Fakhar Zaman ruled out from the tournament and named Imam-ul-Haq as his replacement. Soon after, reports said that Fakhar was thinking about retirement.

However, Fakhar, who is recovering at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, dismissed the rumors and said he is focused on making a strong comeback. “There is no truth in the retirement news,” Fakhar said. “I will be fully fit and join the team soon.” For those who don’t know about Fakhar Zaman , Fakhar made his international debut in 2017 and has played three Tests, 86 ODIs, and 92 T20Is, scoring 5,691 runs, including 11 centuries and 30 fifties.

India Vs Pakistan is the biggest rivalry in cricketing history which consists of high-quality competitiveness and high-voltage drama. The match is played between 11 players but the stake is held between two countries. Already Yesterday we saw the best encounter between England Vs Australia which was a really high-scoring match where 600 above runs were scored. 
Australia opted to field first and within the first innings it seemed it would backfire them where England mounted a mammoth score of 350 plus with Ben Duckett scoring 150 plus runs. It seemed that Australia was done and dusted but, Australia is Australia they are always the champion side. With the help of Inglis century Australia chased the biggest target of ODI history. 
Rivalry In the Champions Trophy
India and Pakistan have played many bilateral series, Test Series and World Cups too. But in the Champions Trophy edition, they first met in 2004 which was a great high-voltage match. Pakistan posted 246/9, and India fell short, scoring 226.
2009 Champions Trophy
India lost the match while chasing the tough total, till the end Pakistan Bowlers held their nerves and delivered the plans perfectly. 
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2013 Champions Trophy
In this edition of the Champions Trophy India played Pakistan in Group Stages where Dhoni's men gave a clinical finish and ended Pakistan's dominance and won that edition too. 
2017 Champions Trophy
In the 2017 Champions Trophy India dominated them once in the group stages and won the match convincingly. But at the end of the final between these two teams Pakistan had the upper hand and won the final of that edition. 
Well for the time being it is Pakistan who has the advantage over these giant teams will it remain or change would be found within a few hours being. 
The Next Dawn Of Clash
Once again these teams are going to clash today after 8 years in the Champions Trophy due to COVID-19 restrictions Champions Trophy was upheld for tenure. Champions Pakistan have started their campaign with a loss against New Zealand that too in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, India started their campaign by beating Bangladesh. 
India has decided not to travel to Pakistan due to security reasons so the ongoing match between India and Pakistan commences in Dubai. The toss has been put up in Dubai where Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the toss and elected to bat first. Due to an injury claim for Fakhar Zaman, Imam Ul Haq has been replaced. India had played one game here so they know the condition very well and may have a slight advantage. It's going to be a crunch encounter between these two teams. 

Hosts and defending champions Pakistan had a tough outing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand, and the situation has become tougher for them as the dependable and powerful opening batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out from the tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also announced the replacement.

Fakhar Zaman was injured on the second ball of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

On the second ball of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan cricketer Fakhar Zaman, who was the hero for Pakistan in the Final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 against India to lift the trophy for the first time, was injured while saving a boundary. After returning the ball to the closest fielder, Fakhar signaled for medical attention as he quickly went off the field. He missed the game for more than two hours before returning to the field in the late moment of the New Zealand innings. As a result, he couldn't come to bat for the first 25 minutes of Pakistan's innings.

Fakhar ultimately came to bat after the first powerplay, while the hosts lost the first two wickets. Chasing the 321-run target against New Zealand, Fakhar was struggling to run and mostly dealing with the boundaries. He scored 24 off 41 balls with four fours before losing his wicket. Pakistan lost the game by 60 runs. 

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Imam-ul-Haq replaced Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar has suffered an oblique injury, and he has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB has named Imam-ul-Haq as the replacement for the Pakistan opener. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved this replacement.

Fakhar and Imam were once the opening partners for the national team. The 29-year-old Imam-ul-Haq played his last international match in December 2023 when Pakistan faced the hosts Australia in the 2023 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. The left-handed batter's last ODI was against South Africa in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. 

In a big blow to the Pakistan cricket team, opener Fakhar Zaman has been out of the big match against India on Sunday after suffering an injury in the first match of the Champions Trophy. Zaman walked off the field clutching his lower back after making a fielding attempt to stop the ball from reaching the boundary.

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Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman will not be traveling with the team to Dubai for the highly anticipated showdown against India ❌

The aggressive left-hander suffered an injury in the opening game against New Zealand and is now likely to miss the remaining two… pic.twitter.com/nKGAmNYPOB

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) February 20, 2025

Despite the injury, Zaman batted for a while but could not open the innings. He came in to bat at No. 4 but his battle with injury seemed apparent. His agonizing stay lasted 41 balls during which he made a free-flowing 24 before being caught by Michael Bracewell.
The India-Pakistan encounter is scheduled for Sunday (February 23) in Dubai. It is a virtual elimination match for Pakistan to remain alive in the competition.

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New Zealand Overwhelm Pakistan
New Zealand comprehensively won the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025 by 60 runs. Tom Latham (118) and Will Young (107) played outstandingly to lead the side to 320/5 in their 50 overs.

Pakistan, who are already down one game, would play India in a do-or-die encounter in Dubai with full knowledge that their tournament may be over if they lose. The India game will be played on February 23.

Hosts and defending champions Pakistan have got a major blow in the first over of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as their ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final hero suffered an injury on the field. 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 started with the Group A match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday (February 19) afternoon. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan chose to field first after winning the toss.  

As expected Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered the first over of the tournament while Will Young opened the innings along with his partner Devon Conway. Afridi delivered the first ball to Young which resulted in a dot ball. On the second ball of the tournament, Young drove Afridi’s fuller and wider delivery to the cover and ran for three runs. 

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Fakhar Zaman injured

Fakhar Zaman ran to save a boundary but during his fielding, he was injured. He pulled up and immediately signaled for medical attention. He seemed not ok as he went off the field and Kamran Ghulam replaced him on the field. Fakhar was holding his lower back. His injury details will be known soon.

Fakhar Zaman Injury #iccchampionstrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/OUMQjknTr2

— yogendracrick (@cricketlover672) February 19, 2025

Fakhar Zaman recorded his first ODI century during the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final win

If the injury concern becomes serious, it will be very bad news for the defending champions as the 34-year-old left-handed top-order batter is known for his powerful strikes. He was the hero of the Pakistan team when they beat the defending champions India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final to lift the trophy for the first time. It was his first ODI century as he scored 114 off 106 balls that powered Pakistan to manage a total of 338/4, and they won by 180 runs.    

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is about to start, and the match today is a thrilling encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand. The match will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi and is all set to begin at 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are waiting for the live match to be viewed through different TV channels and online streaming websites.

• Match : NZ VS PAK
• Date: February 19th, 2025
• Time:  2:30 PM IST
• Venue: Karachi

LIVE STREAMING DETAILS

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NEW ZEALAND

Rachin Ravindra/ Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Will O Rourke, Matt Henry

PAKISTAN

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khusdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed 

The Champions Trophy was just a day ago when all the teams started their preparation rigorously ahead of it. Indian team has also arrived in Dubai and their practice session is also spot on. India will begin their campaign with facing Bangladesh on 20 Feb.

But the main picture lies after three days when India going to face their arch-rivals Pakistan. 
Harbhajan Singh former Indian Spinner and World Cup winner has given a major warning to Rohit Sharma and his team not to underestimate the Pakistan team who were the former champions of the Champions Trophy. 

The Biggest Threat Ahead
There is a huge buzz created around the India vs Pakistan match and even cricket fans too wait for this rivalry because it is as big as any festival. Harbhajan Singh has stated that India should typically be ready against Fakhar Zaman who opens for the Pakistan team. He stated he is the main player to watch out for. 
If you miss your trick he is going to punish you left and right. No one would forget the Champions Trophy final where Fakhar Zaman's century cost India the big final which happened in England in 2017. India played that tournament well but what cost them was the final. 
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Fakhar Zaman Impressive Against India

Fakhar Zaman has been really good against India and his records speak for that. With his dynamic batting approach, he just snatches away the dilemma, he has scored 234 runs in six matches with an average of 48 and a strike rate of 82, these stats are enough that what difference Fakhar Zaman can create on his day. 
In the 2017 Champions Trophy Final at the Oval, he was the only man to create a huge difference which just shattered Indian fans' dreams, Fakhar Zaman scored 116 runs which he made from 106 balls and Pakistan was able to put up a score of 338 runs. It seemed a halfway battle lost at the start itself and India crumbled to their chase and lost the match by 180 runs. 
Before their clash on the 23 both of the team forms are quite high in stake. India crushed England 3-0 in the recent ODI series and Pakistan displayed good cricket in the nanationaleries tournament where they lost only one match that too final against New Zealand. Both the teams are on the same domain whoever plays better cricket on the given day will pull it off.