In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Pakistan’s star cricketer Fakhar Zaman opened up about his fitness regime, experiences in both domestic and international cricket, and his preparations for the much-awaited Champions Trophy, set to be held in Pakistan for the first time. Fakhar emphasized the importance of continuous improvement, saying, “I’m working on my fitness. There’s always room for improvement, and I’m doing my best to improve my fitness further.”
Reflecting on his recent form, Fakhar noted that his success in domestic cricket has given him confidence heading into international competitions. “Before the ILT20, I performed well in domestic cricket. These things, playing leagues and everything else, keep going on. Our job is to play cricket and prepare ourselves, and I’m doing exactly that,” he shared.
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The batsman also expressed the value of playing in global leagues, where he gains exposure to different playing conditions and faces top-quality competition. “Playing in leagues is very beneficial because the teams are of high quality, and big stars play here. Every team is strong. Since these matches are held outside Pakistan, playing here will definitely help me a lot,” Fakhar explained.
Excitement was palpable when Fakhar discussed the Champions Trophy being hosted in Pakistan for the first time. “I’m very excited that this event is happening in Pakistan. Since I started playing cricket, this is the first time an ICC event is being held in my country. It feels amazing,” he said, adding that the public’s enthusiasm was palpable. As for his T20 aspirations, Fakhar’s goal remains clear: “My aim is always to score big. On a good day, you can score 100, 120, or even 130 and play a long innings.”
Reflecting on his time with the Desert Vipers, Fakhar praised the team’s unity and the excellent management. “I’ve played with the other foreign players before. Even the foreigners and our management are all amazing,” he concluded.
