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With Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign ending in disappointment, an explosive report has emerged suggesting that opener Fakhar Zaman is considering retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
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Fakhar Zaman To Announce ODI Retirement Soon?
According to local media reports in Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman has reportedly been contemplating his ODI retirement after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign that saw Pakistan crash out in the group stage following back-to-back defeats against New Zealand and India.
Zaman, who was expected to play a key role in Pakistan’s title defense, suffered an injury during the tournament, which ruled him out after just one match. He did take the field in Pakistan’s opening clash against New Zealand, but his injury clearly hampered his performance, and he was subsequently sidelined.
Sources claim that Fakhar has had discussions with his teammates about his future and is seriously considering moving abroad with his family after retiring from ODIs.
Fakhar Zaman’s ODI Career – A Look at His Legacy
Fakhar Zaman has been one of Pakistan’s most explosive openers in modern-day cricket. His aggressive batting style and fearless stroke-play have made him a key player for Pakistan in ODIs.
Key Stats in ODIs:
- Matches: 85
- Innings: 85
- Runs: 3,651
- Average: 46.21
- Strike Rate: 93.85
- Centuries: 11
- Half-Centuries: 17
One of Fakhar’s most memorable moments came in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final against India, where he smashed a match-winning 114 off 106 balls to power Pakistan to their maiden Champions Trophy title.
In 2018, he etched his name in history by becoming the first and only Pakistani batter to score a double century in ODIs. He achieved this milestone against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, smashing an unbeaten 210 off 156 balls.
Pakistan’s ODI Future Without Fakhar?
If Fakhar Zaman does retire from ODIs, it will leave a significant void at the top of the order for Pakistan’s limited-overs setup. The left-hander has often provided explosive starts, and his aggressive approach has been a key component of Pakistan’s batting strategy.
With the 2025-26 season and future ICC events in sight, Pakistan will need to groom young openers who can fill Fakhar’s shoes. Players like Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique might get more opportunities in the coming months.
What’s Next for Fakhar Zaman?
While Fakhar’s retirement reports remain unconfirmed, if he does step away from ODIs, there is still a possibility that he continues playing T20 cricket, including franchise leagues around the world.
For now, Pakistan fans await an official announcement regarding Fakhar’s future. Will he continue, or is this truly the end of his illustrious ODI journey? Only time will tell.
