India, Feb. 26 -- Pakistan has long been experiencing a rough patch in international cricket, which included the embarrassing group-stage exit in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Amid the difficult time and the raging criticism, both against the team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), it has been reported that a top player is planning to announce his retirement from ODI cricket.

According to a report in Samaa TV on Wednesday, Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is set to end his ODI career. Sources close to the Pakistani media channel confirmed that he discussed this with some of the team's senior players during the Champions Trophy, and an announcement regarding the same is likely to come later.

"Champions Trophy will be my last ICC tournament. ...