Asia Cup 2018: Fakhar Zaman Awaits Chance to Deliver With the Ball for Pakistan

Pakistan cricketer and explosive opener Fakhar Zaman said that if the team management gives him a chance or so, then he will also help his national team with the ball. Earlier, this week, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier named the 16-member squad for the Asia Cup 2018.

Moreover, Zaman also portraited that he always aims to score big for his team. He also reiterated the pressure of India-Pakistan is different from other matches.

Furthermore, Zaman had also experienced the arch rivalry between both teams.

“I always endeavor to score big in every game I play for my team. The pressure of an India Pakistan game is different and I have experienced this already ” Fakhar Zaman added.

Meanwhile, Zaman also said that they were practising sessions of 3-4 hours daily for the Asia Cup 2018.

“Our preparations [for Asia Cup] are going well as you can see here where we are doing 3 4 hour sessions” Zaman added.

However, since joining of Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan team, Mickey Arthur has been tenacious to give more effort on fitness.

He also conveys that he will try to do the best possible ways he can do as an opener.

Moreover, Zaman also tells that the middle order can take rest and can set a big target for the oppositions.

“Since I have joined the Pakistan team, Mickey Arthur has been insistent on fitness, we will do our best in the Asia Cup [as openers] to make sure that our middle order plays less and set big targets for the opposition” Zaman added.

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Furthermore, Zaman reveals that Virat is a world-class player and he will be keen to play with the opposition. He is hoping that everyone will look a good show between the two teams.

“Virat Kohli is a world-class player but India side is also good, and hopefully everyone will see a good contest between both sides” Fakhar Zaman added.

Fakhar Zaman played 18 One-day Internationals for Pakistan. He scored 1,065 runs averaging 76.07. He could be a major asset for Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2018 scheduled to commence from September 15 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In addition, recently Zaman smashed a record double century scoring unbeaten 201 runs against Zimbabwe.