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Fakhar Zaman reveals what coach Mickey Arthur told him before 2017 final

Fakhar Zaman reveals what coach Mickey Arthur told him before 2017 final

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With less than ten days to go for the 2025 Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and Dubai, hosts Pakistan under skipper Mohammad Rizwan would be hoping to win the trophy, which they won in the tournament’s last edition in 2017. Banking on a hundred by opener Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan had scored a ten-wicket win over India to register their third win against India in Champions Trophy to win the title in England. 34-year-old Zaman has made a comeback to the Pakistan team for the 2025 Champions Trophy and the opener, who has amassed 3576 runs in 83 ODIs in his career, has shared how he almost missed the final. “I was not well the day before the game. I even talked to Mickey (Mickey Arthur) and said I won’t be able to play the game. He said you go out there and get a duck first ball, it doesn’t matter, you have to play that game. I managed to play but I remember that I didn’t sleep well that night and he forced …

‘I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which led to a weight loss of 10 kg,’: Fakhar Zaman on being dropped from Pakistan squad | Cricket News

‘I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which led to a weight loss of 10 kg,’: Fakhar Zaman on being dropped from Pakistan squad | Cricket News

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Attacking opener Fakhar Zaman has been axed from the Pakistan side after having a poor 2024 T20 World Cup. However, he has been brought into the side for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Before getting dropped from the squad Fakhar would also criticize Pakistan Cricket Board for dropping Babar Azam from the side during a Test series against England. While there have been speculations if that was also part of the reason behind his getting dropped Zaman would clear the air and say he was diagnosed with a health condition. “Anyone can fall sick. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which led to a weight loss of 10 kg and weakened my muscles. This was the only reason I was out of the team—there was nothing else. I am fully fit now, but the first four to five matches in domestic cricket were tough, and I felt as if I had forgotten how to play,” Zaman said on podcast with Salman Butt. In the last edition of Champions Trophy in 2017 Fakhar played a crucial role …

Fakhar Zaman Named in Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Fakhar Zaman Named in Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

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The opener Fakhar Zaman has been recalled for the Pakistan squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 aiming to defend the title at home. The national selector Asad Shafique also confirmed that either Babar Azam or recalled Saud Shakeel will be the opening pair of Zaman in the tournament. Only three players from Pakistan’s Champions Trophy winning squad in 2017 have made it into the squad. Zaman who has been out of action due to injury and illness since June 2024, had an impressive campaign in the Champions T20 Cup to earn his spot with Abdullah Shafique getting axed. Meanwhile, Saim Ayub will be missing the tournament due to injury. Saud Shakeel who played his last ODI in the 2023 World Cup has been rewarded for his consistent performances in home tests. On the other hand, Muhammad Irfan and Sufyan Moqim have made way for the duo from pakistan’s last ODI assignment in South Africa. ICC Champions Trophy 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ winners announce squad for the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ event 🏆✨ How will you show your support for the Pakistan …

Champions Trophy: If India had come to Pakistan, we would have given them a grander welcome, says Fakhar Zaman | Cricket News

Champions Trophy: If India had come to Pakistan, we would have given them a grander welcome, says Fakhar Zaman | Cricket News

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Pakistan opening batter Fakhar Zaman said he would have loved to play India in Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Fakhar Zaman said he was delighted with the kind of warm hospitality in India during the 2023 ODI World Cup. “Yes, we will definitely miss (playing in India),” Fakhar Zaman said told Sports Tak. “We enjoyed a lot during our visit there for the ODI World Cup 2023. We were delighted with the kind of support and the hospitality we got there. The locals gave us a warm welcome when we went to Hyderabad for the first time, they all showered their love on us. Yes, we will miss it all,” Zaman said. Pakistan will take on India on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman leaves the field after losing his wicket during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match between Ireland and Pakistan at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Fla., Sunday, June 16, 2024. AP/PTI “If India had come to Pakistan, we would have given them an even …

Fakhar Zaman Aims for International Comeback Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

Fakhar Zaman Aims for International Comeback Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

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The Pakistan Fakhar Zaman has been shining with confidence as he gears up to make an international return after being out of action for almost eight months ahead of Champions Trophy 2025. Fakhar Zaman was part of Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024 and is determined to reestablish himself on the international stage, particularly after missing out on a central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the first time in eight years. “What people may not realize is that I fell ill following the T20 World Cup,” said Fakhar Zaman. “My absence from the team was due to my health issues, but now I am 100% confident that I will take the field for Pakistan again,” said Zaman as he prepared for his stint with the Desert Vipers in the ILT20 league held in the UAE. The season opener has been involved in controversy after raising his voice over PCB resting Babar Azam for the final home tests against England. Pakistan Cricket team(Image: X) In response, PCB has issued a …

Fakhar Zaman Aims for International Comeback Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

Fakhar Zaman Breaks Silence After Controversial Tweet on Babar Azam

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Veteran opener Fakhar Zaman has clarified his post about Babar Azam’s exclusion from the last two tests against England earlier this year. The left-handed asserted that he did not criticise the board’s decision, but former players and fans as they wanted Babar Azam dropped despite his accolades. Babar Azam has been left out for the last two England tests, to bring in Kamran Ghulam Zaman posted how India stood up for Virat Kohli even when struggled. The veteran opined that dropping arguably Pakistan’s best batter over the years sends a negative message. During a recent interaction, Zaman pointed out that he made the post on X before the squad was announced. He stressed that his response was down to the social media criticism of Babar. It’s concerning to hear suggestions about dropping Babar Azam. India didn’t bench Virat Kohli during his rough stretch between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21, and 26.50, respectively. If we are considering sidelining our premier batsman, arguably the best Pakistan… — Fakhar Zaman (@FakharZamanLive) October 13, 2024 “I …

Pakistan Cricket Board Set To Let Off Fakhar Zaman With Reprimand

Pakistan Cricket Board Set To Let Off Fakhar Zaman With Reprimand

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File photo of Fakhar Zaman.© AFP Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is expected to be included in the central contracts and also get a call-up to the national white-ball squad as the country’s cricket board has decided to let him off with a reprimand for his breach of the players code of conduct. A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) source told PTI that a committee would be formed soon to look into the reply sent by Fakhar to the show cause notice to him over his tweet on Babar Azam. In the show cause notice the board asked Fakhar to submit a reply or face disciplinary action. The dashing left-handed opener was then dropped from the central contracts list for 2024/25 and was also ignored for the series in Australia and Zimbabwe last week. “Fakhar’s reply is apologetic and he has expressed remorse. Internal discussions between the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, selectors and new captain, Mohammad Rizwan bode well for Fakhar,” the source said. He said the selectors had however told Fakhar to focus on …

34-Year-Old Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Not Keen To Retire Despite Not Getting Central Contract

34-Year-Old Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Not Keen To Retire Despite Not Getting Central Contract

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File image of Fakhar Zaman.© AFP Opener Fakhar Zaman is “upset” after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) omitted him from the list of centrally contracted players, but is not thinking of retiring from international cricket. Apart from getting dropped from the contract list on Sunday, Zaman, the only Pakistan batter with a double hundred in ODIs, was also not included in the squad for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia. “Look, he is obviously upset and disappointed because the selectors and board have apparently applied different sets of rules while taking fitness tests and clearing players,” a source close to Zaman said. The source said Fakhar, who has been carrying a knee niggle which first surfaced in 2022, was unhappy because while he did fail to clear the 2km sprint test in given time, some other players had also not met the required time but still were yet picked in the team. “He feels clarity is required from the selectors on why some players are being favoured,” the source added. On Sunday, the PCB …

Fakhar Zaman set to be dropped from Pakistan squad but Babar Azam tweet unlikely the main reason; here’s why: Report

Fakhar Zaman set to be dropped from Pakistan squad but Babar Azam tweet unlikely the main reason; here’s why: Report

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Pakistan may miss star white ball batter Fakhar Zaman during their limited overs tour of Australia in November, as per a report by Cricket Pakistan. This news follows the headline removal of Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah from the Test squad for the series against England, ahead of Pakistan’s series-levelling victory in Multan in the second Test. Fakhar Zaman has been one of Pakistan’s finest performers in limited overs cricket.(ANI) As per the report made to Cricket Pakistan by PCB sources, Fakhar’s non-inclusion from the squad has to do with fitness concerns, but also partially due to an NOC breach following the southpaw’s X post in support of Babar. As per the report, the public criticism of the PCB’s decision has placed Fakhar in a difficult position with the cricket board. “Fakhar recently failed a fitness test upon his return from a long trip back from the West Indies, where he was tasked with completing a 2-kilometre run in 8 minutes—a challenge he could not meet,” explained Cricket Pakistan’s source. “He is currently …

Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Issued Show Cause Notice By PCB For Post Supporting Sacked Babar Azam With ‘Virat Kohli’ Reference

Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Issued Show Cause Notice By PCB For Post Supporting Sacked Babar Azam With ‘Virat Kohli’ Reference

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Pakistan Cricket Board has issued a show cause notice to its centrally contracted player Fakhar Zaman for an alleged breach of the players code of conduct. Fakhar had questioned the decision to exclude Babar Azam from the Pakistan squad for the second and third Test against England in a social media post on Sunday. Fakhar has been asked to submit his reply to the show cause notice by October 21 after the PCB informed him in a notice that he had committed a breach of his contract by criticising the board policies and selection. “It’s concerning to hear suggestions about dropping Babar Azam. India didn’t bench Virat Kohli during his rough stretch between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21, and 26.50, respectively. “If we are considering sidelining our premier batsman, arguably the best Pakistan has ever produced, it could send a deeply negative message across the team. There is still time to avoid pressing the panic button; we should focus on safeguarding our key players rather than undermining them,” Fakhar wrote …