Fakhar Zaman on playing Champions Trophy: 100 percent, I will play for Pakistan again
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Fakhar Zaman on playing Champions Trophy: 100 percent, I will play for Pakistan again

India Today  

Fakhar Zaman said that he's more than confident of making his international comeback and playing for Pakistan in the Champions Trophy to be held later this year. But now I recovered 100%, and you will see me in the next white-ball series which Pakistan play," Fakhar said on the Vipers Voices podcast. Fakhar played a big part in Pakistan winning the Champions Trophy in 2017. I did not play in the Australia tour or in the South Africa tour, so my whole plan was just to play in the Champions Trophy, to make myself available and to be fully fit for the tournament," Fakhar added.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman confident of international comeback
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman confident of international comeback

The Hindu  

Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts next month’s Champions Trophy. Fakhar hasn’t played international cricket since Pakistan’s first-round exit from the T20 World Cup last June and subsequently missed out on central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board for the first time in eight years. “People don’t know that after the …

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at the Champions Trophy
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Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at the Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts next month’s Champions Trophy. Fakhar hasn’t played international cricket since Pakistan’s first-round exit from the T20 World Cup last June and subsequently missed out on central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board for the first time in eight years. “People don’t know that …

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy
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1 day, 11 hours ago

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

The previously out-of-favour opener aims to make his way back into the Pakistan white-ball side as the defending champions host their first ICC event in 29 years. Pakistan’s top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when his country hosts the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March. “I was not part of the …

Fakhar Zaman shockingly backtracks from his stance on Babar Azam, makes '100 percent' U-turn on viral 'tweet'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Fakhar Zaman shockingly backtracks from his stance on Babar Azam, makes '100 percent' U-turn on viral 'tweet'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, clarified his post, which did not go well with the Pakistan Cricket Board. Fakhar Zaman posted a message in support of Babar Azam after the latter was excluded from the squad for the last two Tests against England in October 2024. However, Fakhar Zaman has now said that he "should not have tweeted" as no …

Are Pakistan primed for Champions Trophy title defence at home amid dream run?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Are Pakistan primed for Champions Trophy title defence at home amid dream run?

India Today  

Mohammad Rizwan could not have expected a better start to his journey as the Pakistan ODI captain. Even as the series win against South Africa was pretty straightforward, against Zimbabwe and Australia, Pakistan won the series after initially going 0-1 down. After a hat-trick of ODI series wins against Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, Rizwan and Pakistan will be brimming …

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa

Hindustan Times  

CE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan won a second straight major one-day international series away from home when it beat South Africa by 81 runs at Newlands on Thursday. Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa After beating Australia 2-1 last month, Pakistan has taken the Proteas 2-0 with a game to spare. …

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan won a second straight major one-day international series away from home when it beat South Africa by 81 runs at Newlands on Thursday. Heinrich Klaasen hit 97 but South Africa’s chase was strangled by Pakistan, and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi ended the last meaningful resistance with three wickets in three overs. Pakistan’s fifth …

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Highlights from Bulawayo
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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Highlights from Bulawayo

India Today  

20:43 IST: And now, with the conclusion of the post-match presentation, Salman Agha, the captain of Pakistan has been handed over the trophy. And with this, an exciting white-ball series draws to a close, with Pakistan emerging victorious in both the ODI and T20I formats, demonstrating clear dominance over Zimbabwe. The hosts now face a period of reflection to analyze …

Champions Trophy in mind, Shaheen Afridi rested for South Africa Tests
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Champions Trophy in mind, Shaheen Afridi rested for South Africa Tests

India Today  

Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi has been rested for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa as part of Pakistan's preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. Despite his exclusion, the 23-year-old will feature in the T20I series beginning December 10. ðŸšè Pakistan squads announced for South Africa tour ðŸšè 🗓️ 3️⃣ T20Is, 3️⃣ …

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ in advance of the home ICC event in February-March 2025. Pakistan have omitted leading fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from their Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa as they look to keep him “physically and mentally fresh” for the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib …

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour
1 month, 1 week ago

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour

India Today  

Senior players Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are in line to make a comeback to the national One-day squad for the South Africa tour. "Fakhar who was dropped for the white-ball series in Australia and Zimbabwe because of a failed fitness test and knee problem has apparently worked on his fitness and is in line …

Pakistan focusing on Champions Trophy: Newly appointed Aaqib Javed outlines goals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan focusing on Champions Trophy: Newly appointed Aaqib Javed outlines goals

India Today  

Pakistan cricket team are now focusing on Champions Trophy, set to be played early in 2025, said newly appointed white-ball coach Aaqib Javed. "Our main focus at the moment is on ODI cricket ahead of the Champions Trophy," Aaqib Javed said in a press conference ahead of the white-ball tour of Zimbabwe. Pakistan's ODI squad for Zimbabwe: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah …

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood
4 months, 3 weeks ago

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Ahead of a busy schedule, Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood admitted that his team is still on the hunt to find the "ideal way" of playing red-ball cricket on their home soil that suits their style of play. "Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood Masood took over Babar Azam …

World Cup 2023: Fakhar Zaman makes triumphant return in Pakistan's clinical victory over Bangladesh
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Fakhar Zaman makes triumphant return in Pakistan's clinical victory over Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Fakhar Zaman struck a 74-ball 81 and forged a solid 128-run opening stand with Abdullah Shafique as Pakistan returned to winning ways and revived their hopes of reaching the World Cup semis with a clinical display against Bangladesh. Fakhar makes a triumphant return It was one of those days where the Pakistan team functioned like a well-oiled machine, with all …

World Cup 2023: Struggling Fakhar Zaman suffers knee injury, out of Australia clash
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Struggling Fakhar Zaman suffers knee injury, out of Australia clash

Firstpost  

Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of selection up until next week in the World Cup after a knee injury. Pakistan opening batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out from their World Cup match against Australia on Friday. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table The 34-year-old left-hander has been dropped from the playing XI after …

Watch: Haris Rauf gives young Pakistan speedster Zaman Khan maiden ODI cap before Asia Cup match vs Sri Lanka
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Haris Rauf gives young Pakistan speedster Zaman Khan maiden ODI cap before Asia Cup match vs Sri Lanka

India Today  

Pakistan fast bowler Zaman Khan made his ODI debut in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match against Sri Lanka on Thursday, September 14 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Khan was not a part of the Asia Cup squad and was roped in after Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah sustained injuries during the match against Rohit Sharma’s India. …

'Against India, it's not worth taking chance on him': Ramiz Raja wants Babar to drop Pakistan star for IND vs PAK clash
1 year, 4 months ago

'Against India, it's not worth taking chance on him': Ramiz Raja wants Babar to drop Pakistan star for IND vs PAK clash

Hindustan Times  

In the inaugural clash of the Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday, Pakistan showcased their dominance over Nepal with a resounding 238-run triumph in Multan. Babar Azam, the top-ranked batsman in the world, along with Iftikhar Ahmed, delivered exceptional performances; Babar's impressive knock of 151 runs from 131 deliveries marked his 19th ODI ton, while Iftikhar's unbeaten 109 runs off 71 …

Fakhar Zaman had dreamt a few days ago that he would get out on a no-ball in CT 2017 final, reveals Azhar Ali
1 year, 9 months ago

Fakhar Zaman had dreamt a few days ago that he would get out on a no-ball in CT 2017 final, reveals Azhar Ali

India TV News  

Former Pakistan cricketer Azhar Ali has made some stunning revelations from the 2017 edition of Champions Trophy. Fakhar Zaman was the hero for Pakistan smashing 114 runs off 106 balls. However, Azhar Ali has now revealed that Fakhar had dreamt of getting out on a no-ball a few days ago before the final itself. "Fakhar Zaman told that he had …

T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan face injury setback, marquee player ruled out of South Africa match | READ
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan face injury setback, marquee player ruled out of South Africa match | READ

India TV News  

T20 World Cup 2022: A World Cup of setbacks, surprises, and injuries, this is how we can summarize the ongoing tournament that is being played in Australia. Zaman, who was a very late addition to Pakistan's 15-member squad has only played one match in the ongoing World Cup so far. Surprisingly, Babar Azam's Pakistan have only won one match in …

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup: Fakhar Zaman ruled out of opening clash between India and Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup: Fakhar Zaman ruled out of opening clash between India and Pakistan

India TV News  

India and Pakistan are set to lock horns on Sunday in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Melbourne. Ahead of the high-voltage match, Pakistan's star batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the first game. Full Squads: India: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, …

Fakhar Zaman replaces Usman Qadir in Pakistan T20 World Cup squad
2 years, 2 months ago

Fakhar Zaman replaces Usman Qadir in Pakistan T20 World Cup squad

The Hindu  

Top-order batter Fakhar Zaman is in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Friday. Fakhar was originally named in the travelling reserves but swapped places with Usman Qadir after the leg-spinner needed more time to recover from a hairline fracture on his right thumb. Fakhar had to skip the series against England …

Shaheen Afridi set to join Pakistan for T20 World Cup warm-up games
2 years, 2 months ago

Shaheen Afridi set to join Pakistan for T20 World Cup warm-up games

The Hindu  

Pakistan has been handed a major boost ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia with pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi set to join the team for warm-up games against England and Afghanistan, the country’s cricket board said on Tuesday. Afridi, 22, has been sidelined since sustaining a ligament injury to his right knee during a Test match in Sri Lanka …

'A day before the final, Fakhar dreamt he was out on a no-ball': Sarfaraz shares never-heard-before story on 2017 CT win
2 years, 6 months ago

'A day before the final, Fakhar dreamt he was out on a no-ball': Sarfaraz shares never-heard-before story on 2017 CT win

Hindustan Times  

On June 18 in 2017, Pakistan lifted their first-ever Champions Trophy when they defeated arch-rivals India by 180 runs in the final. Batting first, Pakistan rode on a brilliant century from Fakhar Zaman, and half-centuries from Azhar Ali and Mohammad Hafeez to put a strong score of 338/4 in fifty overs. Fakhar Zaman during the 2017 Champions Trophy final India …

Watch: Fakhar Zaman's befitting reply to South Africa with century after fake fielding controversy
3 years, 9 months ago

Watch: Fakhar Zaman's befitting reply to South Africa with century after fake fielding controversy

India TV News  

Fakhar Zaman might have admitted that it was his mistake when he was controversially run out by Aiden Markram following a fake fielding by South African skipper Quinton de Kock but that doesn't mean the hosts escaped his wrath as the 30-year-old southpaw scored a series-winning 101 in the third ODI. This was his second consecutive ton after he missed …

Fakhar Zaman's knock against South Africa turning point for Pakistan in 2017 Champions Trophy: Inzamam
4 years, 6 months ago

Fakhar Zaman's knock against South Africa turning point for Pakistan in 2017 Champions Trophy: Inzamam

India TV News  

Fakhar Zaman's knock of 31 runs against South Africa in the group stage of the 2017 Champions Trophy was the turning point for Pakistan in the tournament, said former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. Pakistan came into the match in the back of a crushing defeat in their opening fixture against arch-rivals India and Fakhar was brought in to open the batting in …

Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Hopes pinned on opening batsman to repeat heroics of Champions Trophy 2017 in mega event
5 years, 8 months ago

Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Hopes pinned on opening batsman to repeat heroics of Champions Trophy 2017 in mega event

Firstpost  

If Fakhar Zaman can repeat his heroics of the summer of 2017 to help his side to their second World title, he will be elevated to a legendary status by the cricket-mad fans of Pakistan. On a day when fortune favoured the brave, Fakhar hit 114 runs in an innings which defied all odds, thereby instantly catapulting him to the …

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