Fakhar Zaman

Injured Fakhar out of Champions Trophy, Pakistan call up Imam

Zaman sprained a chest muscle while fielding at the start of Pakistan's game against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday, which the hosts lost by 60 runs.

Pakistan have a really good chance of defending Champions Trophy title, says Sarfaraz

Sarfaraz, who was the captain of the Pakistan side that lifted the Champions Trophy in 2017, wants the Men in Green to play intense but smart cricket against arch-rivals India on February 23, when the two sides face-off in Dubai.

Azam, Afridi help Pakistan draw New Zealand T20I series

Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178-5 in their 20 overs before Shaheen claimed 4-30 to restrict New Zealand to 169 in 19.2 overs

Pakistan 'something special', says Williamson

"We saw something special today from Pakistan," said Williamson whose team have now lost four games in a row after starting the tournament with four wins.

Fakhar Zaman happy it's 'do-or-die' for Pakistan

Zaman on Saturday clubbed 11 sixes and eight fours in an undefeated 126 as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs in a rain-hit match where initially they had been set 402 to win.

Fakhar Zaman inspires Pakistan to stay alive

Fakhar was the star of the show in the opening 20 overs of the innings, slamming nine sixes en-route to a century off just 63 balls.

Zaman hits maiden World Cup century to give Pakistan hope

Zaman was undefeated on 106 while skipper Babar Azam was 47 not out as Pakistan reached 160-1 in the 22nd over when rain halted play.

‘You have to take your hats off to Fakhar’

The Pakistan opener hit 17 boundaries and six massive sixes during his unbeaten knock of 180 not out as the Asian side successfully chased down New Zealand's healthy total of 336-5 with 10 deliveries to spare

Fakhar Zaman hits third successive ton as Pakistan beat NZ

Fakhar Zaman smashed a third consecutive century to guide Pakistan to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second one-day international on Saturday.

October 14, 2022
October 14, 2022

Zaman replaces Qadir in Pakistan's squad

Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has been promoted to the team's 15-player squad for the Twenty20 World Cup while leg spinner Usman Qadir has been moved to the travelling reserves due to an injury, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Friday.

August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022

‘Hats off to him’

Pakistan top order batter Fakhar Zaman was praised online after walking before any fielders appealed during Pakistan’s Asia Cup clash against India.

August 17, 2022
August 17, 2022

Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands by 16 runs

Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.

June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017

Fakhar Zaman: From village pariah to 'lord'

Fakhar Zaman was once banned from playing cricket in his village and beaten by his brothers because he was simply too good -- but he has returned a hero after his starring role in Pakistan's Champions Trophy win.

June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017

Fakhar, Amir create history

Mohammad Amir removed all of India's top three as Pakistan routed their arch-rivals by 180 runs in an astonishing Champions Trophy final at The Oval on Sunday.

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