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Fakhar Zaman Eyes ICC Trophy Drought End
17 Oct
Summary
- Pakistan aims to end long ICC trophy drought in upcoming World Cup.
- Players are seriously preparing to win the World Cup.
- Upcoming tri-series is first step to building World Cup combination.
Fakhar Zaman expressed optimism that Pakistan could end their long wait for an ICC trophy at the upcoming World Cup. He noted that the team has had extensive discussions about lifting an international title, their last being in 2017.
The players acknowledge the public's disappointment with recent near misses, such as the 2022 T20 World Cup final loss. Zaman emphasized the team's serious approach and hope for divine assistance in securing the World Cup.
The upcoming tri-series featuring England and Sri Lanka is viewed as a vital opportunity to establish the optimal team combination for the World Cup. Zaman highlighted that most players are entering the series with match fitness from domestic cricket.
Zaman also differentiated between Test and limited-overs formats, downplaying Pakistan's recent Test series struggles against England. He stated that preparations are progressing well with the World Cup firmly in mind.
