Fakhar Zaman, one of Pakistan’s most explosive and talented left-handed batters, is excited about his comeback to international cricket. The 33-year-old cricketer is all set to make his return to the national team for the highly anticipated 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, in Pakistan and Dubai.
Zaman recently shared his story with fans on the Vipers Voices podcast, where he revealed that he had been facing some health challenges that kept him away from cricket for a while. After the T20 World Cup, Fakhar fell ill and struggled with a medical condition that made him unfit to be part of the national squad. However, he assured everyone that he is now fully recovered and in top form. He expressed confidence about his return, saying, “I am 100% certain that I will be playing for Pakistan again.” He added that his main focus has been to recover completely and be ready for the Champions Trophy.
The 2017 Champions Trophy was a game-changing tournament for Fakhar Zaman. His outstanding performance helped Pakistan win the title, and it marked the beginning of his rise as a key player for Pakistan. Zaman has big plans for the 2025 edition, and he’s been working hard on his fitness to ensure that he can make a big impact again. Fakhar even skipped tours to Australia and South Africa to concentrate on getting back into top shape for this tournament.
The good news for Fakhar is that he has the full support of the selectors and the coaching staff. He spoke about his discussions with them, confirming that everyone is eager to see him back in action for Pakistan. The selectors have made it clear that they want Fakhar in the squad, and this shows how much they value his contribution to the team.
In addition to his own comeback, Fakhar also praised the younger talent in the team. One player he spoke highly of was Saim Ayub, a 22-year-old opener who has quickly become one of Pakistan’s brightest prospects. Saim has been impressive in ODIs, having scored three centuries in just nine matches. However, a recent ankle injury raised doubts about his availability for the Champions Trophy. Fakhar expressed his hope that Saim recovers soon and returns to full fitness, as he believes Saim has the potential to be one of the best players in the world.
With strong competition for spots in the team, Fakhar knows that his place at the top of the batting order might not be guaranteed. However, he is willing to adapt to whatever role the team requires. Whether the team needs him to open the batting or bat in the middle order at number four or five, Fakhar is ready to take on any challenge. He emphasized that, for him, the team always comes first, and he will do whatever is needed to contribute to Pakistan’s success.
