In recent matches, left-handed batsman Fakhar Zaman has struggled to meetthe expectations placed upon him. In his most recent seven One DayInternational (ODI) innings, he has not managed to reach a half-century,raising concerns about his inclusion in the final XI for the upcoming clashagainst India on September 2.
During these seven outings, Zaman has accumulated a mere 139 runs, with hishighest individual score being just 33 runs. This drop in performance hasignited a debate within the cricketing community, particularly as Pakistanand India gear up for their highly-anticipated encounter in the Asia Cup2023, set to take place in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Pakistan commenced their campaign with a resounding victory, defeatingNepal by a staggering 238 runs in Multan on Wednesday. As the team preparesfor their electrifying match against their arch-rivals India, who aremaking their tournament debut, the Pakistani camp faces crucial decisionsregarding their lineup.
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While Pakistan’s dominant performance against Nepal suggests little needfor changes, experts and fans alike have cast doubt on Fakhar Zaman’srecent form. The call for the team management to explore alternativeoptions has grown louder, with former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja openlyadvocating for Zaman’s exclusion from the lineup in the Asia Cup 2023 matchagainst India. The stage is set for a pivotal decision that couldsignificantly impact Pakistan’s chances in this much-anticipated showdown
