Claim: Lahore based Sports journalist @iamqadirkhawaja recently claimed that Pakistan’s opening batsman, @FakharZamanLive , is considering retirement and has already begun consultations with his close individuals. Some reports also suggested that he intended to relocate abroad with his family.
Fact-Check: The reality behind these claims was revealed in a video posted on the official twitter account of Pakistan Cricket Board (@TheRealPCBMedia), where Fakhar Zaman not only denied the retirement rumors but also announced his plans to return to cricket soon.
Fakhar Zaman’s Statement: “I have fond memories of the 2017 Champions Trophy. I also thought that this tournament would be lucky for me, but that didn’t happen. I love the 50-over format, that’s why I prepared extensively for the Champions Trophy 2025. After recovering from my thyroid issue, I started training 10-15 days earlier, but my doctors advised me to rest.”
Regarding the retirement rumors, Fakhar Zaman said: “I’ve heard many rumors about my retirement, and some friends even messaged me. However, there’s no truth to it. I did consider taking some time off due to my thyroid issue, but retirement never crossed my mind. I want to play all three formats – ODIs, T20s, and Test cricket. As for my return, I’ll hopefully resume cricket within a month, Insha’Allah.”
Background: These rumors began circulating after Pakistan’s 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fakhar Zaman suffered an injury during the match, which forced him to leave the field twice. Despite receiving immediate treatment, he struggled with his injury during batting and was eventually dismissed for 24 runs off 41 balls.
As Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy, Imam-ul-Haq replaced him in the team. Since then, speculation about his potential retirement has been circulating on social media.
Conclusion: Fakhar Zaman has denied the retirement rumors and expressed his desire to continue playing cricket for Pakistan. He aims to return to the field soon and his priority is to represent Pakistan in all three formats. Cricket enthusiasts should rely on credible sources for information and avoid spreading unverified news.
