Fakhar Zaman’s scintillating and unconquered 81-ball 126 against New Zealand also won the hearts of the former Indian cricketers on Saturday.
Former Indian batter Virender Sehwag lavished praise on Fakhar Zaman. “What an innings by Fakhar Zaman, by far Pakistan’s best batter. Which brain kept him on the bench for the best part of the tournament, God knows"?
“Even there is no deficiency of protein or passion. [Protein ki bhi kami nahin, jajbe ki bhi],” Sehwag stated.
The former Indian pacer, Irfan Pathan, said, “Brilliant hitting by Fakhar Zaman. I said during a mid-show that if Pakistan is coming close to winning this game, then it has to be Fakhar who can take them home. His fearless approach makes him dangerous in this situation.”
Renowned Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle also went on to praise Fakhar Zaman for putting up a resounding performance against New Zealand. He said, “Wow, what a run chase! This is what Fakhar Zaman can do if he comes off”.
Bhogle maintained, “He [Fakhar] wins unwinnable matches, and Pakistan must wonder why he cannot marry consistency to his destructive powers. But today, he is putting his team firmly back in the tournament”.
