Fakhar Zaman: Champions Trophy final century gave me so much but is not even in my top five
Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman is a player for the big stage. For close to a decade, the left-handed batter has risen to the challenge in high stakes matches and come out on the winning side more often than not. It all started with the 2017 ODI Champions Trophy final against India in England. India were the overwhelming favourites and Fakhar had not given any indication of what he was truly capable of;…
Fakhar Zaman, a prolific left-handed batter for Pakistan, recently reflected on his Champions Trophy final century against India in 2017. Zaman, who has spent nearly a decade excelling in high-pressure matches, feels the 114-run innings were exceptional but are not among his top five performances. He explained that despite the century's significance, he was not in control during the initial 30 balls, and he had been unwell the previous night.
Zaman has been scoring centuries at a higher rate recently, including 193 against South Africa in 2021 and 126 not out against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Despite his talent, Zaman has no interest in taking up the role of captain, preferring to focus on his cricket. Looking towards the future, he aims to continue his international career for at least two to three more years, targeting the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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