Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman said on Friday that he wanted to become the player of the tournament at the 2023 World Cup.
Expressing his thoughts on the sidelines of the National T20 Cup in Karachi, Zaman said: “I tried to avail myself of whatever opportunity I had during the World Cup. It would have been great if we had make it to the semi-final or final."
Speaking about the victory against New Zealand in the World Cup match, Zaman said: “As we were chasing over a 400-run target, we wanted to move our game to the next level. I had to stick to the role of making batting for my partners easy by playing aggressive cricket.
He underscored the notion of fortune in cricket, saying, “On your day, you can do anything for cricket.”
He lauded his Abbottabad Region team, saying, “The team is quite brilliant, as we have depth in both our batting and bowling. If we get theright combination, our team can emerge as the best of the National T20 Cup.
– Importance of National T20 Cup –
Senior General Manager Domestic Cricket Junaid Zia on Friday that it is always crucial for the players to perform well in the National T20 Cup in a bid to grab the opportunity of playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Expressing his thoughts on the domestic T20, Zia asserted, ‘’It is for the first time that many teams are taking part in the National T20 Cup. We have divided the tournament into two legs. In the next phase, the top eight teams of the tournament will lock horns with each other.’’
He expressed his gratitude to the sponsors who are involved in this tournament. ‘’Due to the involvement of the sponsorships, the players get benefits.’’
Zia made it clear that, considering the weather situation, the conditions in Karachi are ideal for organising the National T20 Cup.