Pakistan National Cricket Team white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan gave an update on opener Fakhar Zaman. He said that the batter has been dealing with the illness, and that they are hopeful that he will return soon.
Pakistan National Cricket Team Battery Fakhar Zaman has been one of the hot topics going on in Pakistan Cricket. The batter has been out of position in the national team and is not getting back in the team even though he is always playing in domestic cricket.
Fakhar was dropped from the Pakistan team after tweeting for Babar Azam after the bat has been dropped by the Test team. He received the notice from the PCB and then was not included in the squad for the tour of Australia and Zimbabwe, where the team played ODIs and T20Is.
Fakhar Zaman has been released from the annual contract of the Pakistan Cricket Board
To make matters worse for him, Fakhar was also dropped from the annual Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) contract. But he has been grinding hard in the domestic circuit and is currently playing the T20 Champions Cup and is making a big impact.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team, as well as the board of directors, have faced a lot of criticism for not selecting Fakhar. However, the management has consistently said that the batter has been dealing with fitness issues and that he will be reconsidered once he is fit.
Things got more intense when Fakhar said he was fit. The opening batsman said on the sidelines of the T20 Champions Trophy that he is fit, that's why he is playing, and if he gets a chance for Pakistan, he will be happy.
There is nothing personal about it that makes one feel unfairly treated – Mohammad Rizwan on Fakhar Zaman
But captain Mohammad Rizwan claiming that Fakhar is not being treated unfairly but the batsman has been dealing with fitness issues. He also said that the battery is a character and a game changer. Speaking to the media, he explained:
“I think all of Pakistan knows about Fakhar Zaman, and there is nothing personal about him that makes anyone feel that he is being treated unfairly.” From the discussions we had among ourselves, everyone is positive about him because he is something different for Pakistan, he is a character and a game changer. “
He is sick with something like a viral fever – Mohammad Rizwan on Fakhar Zaman
Mohammad Rizwan said that Fakhar Zaman is sick and has some kind of illness. He also said that the batsman was advised by the team's management to participate in the Champions T20 Cup. He explained:
“I don't think anyone knows he's sick, basically. It's not just a fitness issue, meaning it's not like he failed a fitness test. From what I know personally, he is sick with something like a viral fever. Due to this illness, he has been advised to take part in the ongoing T20 tournament in Pakistan.” he concluded.
