PSL 2023: ‘Only opening position suits Fakhar Zaman,’ says Shahid Afridi

Shahid Khan Afridi, a former Test cricketer, said that Fakhar Zaman is a true opener and that he should bat in his natural position. Afridi has recently questioned Fakhar Zaman’s most recent opening performance for the Lahore Qalandars. “Fakhar Zaman will only be allowed to play as the opener. Only the opening position suits him. He may be your opening to victories “Afridi, often known as Boom Boom, was emphasized.

Fakhar Zaman is a genuine Opener

Fakhar Zaman has scored 235 runs at an average of 47 in the PSL thus far this season. The set opening combo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the national T20I squad recently relegated the left-handed natural opener to one down. The former great all-rounder said that Shaheen Shah Afridi is steadily becoming better while discussing his play. “Shaheen seems to be improving with each game.

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It’s encouraging for the Pakistan squad and for Lahore as well “added he. Afridi, however, called attention to Haris’s deteriorating play and expressed optimism that the right-arm speedster will soon regain his form. “I want Haris to get back into shape. He seems a little off-color right now. But I have faith that he will regain his form this season “Added he.

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Nevertheless, Afridi, who is for the first time not playing in the PSL this season, gave his opinions on bowler Ihsanullah and left-handed batsman Saim Ayub. “The PSL has the advantage of surfacing excellent players. Ihsanullah has exceptional potential. Saim is looking well. I want to see them play in various scenarios and environments.

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They will be put to the test, but I am certain that they are Pakistan cricket’s future “Finally, he said. Ihsanullah of Multan Sultans is presently the PSL 8’s leading wicket-taker. He has taken 14 wickets so far. Saim’s batting skills in the PSL have also won over admirers. He has already run 108 runs, including two fifty-run innings.

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