Fakhar Zaman Decided to Retire from International Cricket?

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman the celebrated Pakistani opener, might be considering retirement from international cricket. Fakhar, who has been a regular feature in Pakistan’s limited-overs squads, faced a significant setback when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) excluded him from the new list of centrally contracted players and left him out of upcoming squads for the tours of Australia and Zimbabwe

Fakhar’s knee issues reportedly impacted his performance in the PCB's mandatory fitness tests. Although he couldn't complete the required two-kilometer run within eight minutes, it’s alleged that other players who didn’t meet the fitness benchmarks were still included in the contract list and selected for upcoming tours. This perceived inconsistency in fitness standards has left Fakhar feeling demoralized and questioning the fairness of the selection process

The situation has also raised concerns about possible bias, as Fakhar has openly supported Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam, which some speculate may have contributed to his exclusion. Fakhar’s social media posts praising Babar came at a time when team dynamics were under close scrutiny, possibly complicating his standing with PCB selectors

While Fakhar is reportedly contemplating a move to franchise cricket should he retire, no final decision has been made. Fans and supporters remain hopeful that he will stay on, as they await further clarity on the PCB's stance and any possible reconciliation efforts

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