{
  "id": 20133283,
  "title": "Fakhar Zaman: Champions Trophy final century gave me so much but is not even in my top five",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/fakhar-zaman-champions-trophy-final-century-gave-me-so-much-but-is",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/11/15/fakhar-zaman-champions-trophy-final-century-gave-me-so-much-but-is-not-even-in-my-top-five/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fakhar Zaman, a left-handed batter from Pakistan, has been successful in high-pressure matches over the past decade. His 114-ball century in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final against India is one of his most significant performances. However, Fakhar does not consider it among his top five best knocks. He attributes his better success rate on big stages to his preparation and preparation. The 36-year-old has no interest in becoming the captain of the national team, preferring to focus on his cricket. Fakhar aims to play for Pakistan for at least two or three more years, targeting the 2027 ODI World Cup. He is currently enjoying the Abu Dhabi T10, which has improved in recent years.",
  "summary": "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;…",
  "key_points": [
    "Fakhar Zaman scored century in 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final.",
    "Century not in his top five best knocks.",
    "Aims to play for Pakistan for next 2-3 years."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}