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Pakistan’s left-handed opener, Fakhar Zaman, has resumed training ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 after recovering from the injury that prematurely ended his ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.
Fakhar, who sustained an oblique tear in the opening match against New Zealand, has now turned his focus towards making a strong return in the upcoming PSL season 10 with Lahore Qalandars.
The injury occurred during the first over of New Zealand’s innings, forcing Fakhar to leave the field for medical assessment. Though he attempted to return later, discomfort eventually forced him off again.
Despite the pain, he still came out to bat in Pakistan’s chase of 321 but struggled for fluency, managing a scratchy 24 before getting dismissed.
Subsequent scans confirmed the severity of his injury, ruling him out of the tournament just ahead of Pakistan’s high-stakes clash against India on February 23 in Dubai.
Now, with the Champions Trophy heartbreak behind him, Fakhar has returned to the nets, determined to regain his form before PSL 10 kicks off on April 11.
Speaking about his first session back, he admitted it felt challenging initially but showed signs of improvement as the session progressed.
“The first day was tough, especially after such a long break from batting. At first, it felt strange, almost like batting without pads, but as the session went on, I started to middle the ball,” Fakhar Zaman shared in a video posted by Lahore Qalandars on social media.
With just over a week left before PSL 10 begins, Fakhar is optimistic about finding his rhythm in time.
He also reaffirmed his ambitions for the tournament, setting his sights on becoming the leading run-scorer and helping Lahore Qalandars clinch the title once again.
“My goals remain the same every season: to be the best batter of the tournament and to take my team to the final. This year is no different—I’ll give my all to help Qalandars win,” he asserted.
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