Pakistan’s opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has made an interesting demand just days before the start of the Champions Trophy 2025.
During an interview with Salman Butt on PCB’s podcast, Fakhar suggested that if a six crosses 90 meters, it should be awarded two extra runs.
When asked about his absence from the team and speculation regarding Babar Azam, Fakhar clarified that his exclusion was due to an injury, which took longer to diagnose, making his comeback difficult. He mentioned that he was trying to regain form by playing domestic cricket, as returning after an illness felt like playing cricket for the first time.
The aggressive opener dismissed the notion that his tweet about Babar Azam was linked to his inclusion in the playing XI, stating that many people had asked him about it, but fans tend to believe what they prefer.
Speaking about opening with Babar Azam in the Champions Trophy, Fakhar praised his shot selection in ODIs and emphasized their goal to perform exceptionally against top teams.
He acknowledged the media hype surrounding matches against India, stating that while players face additional pressure, they treat it like any other match with no special training, focusing purely on skill competition.
Recalling the 2017 Champions Trophy, Fakhar said he was a junior back then but learned a lot from captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, and Junaid Khan. He credited Sarfaraz for guiding him on multiple occasions.
