ISLAMABAD: Left-hand batsman Fakhar Zaman has responded to concerns raised about his fitness, saying that he was not fully fit to play 50-over cricket.
In his statement, Fakhar stated that he was “not 100 percent fit” for playing One-Day Internationals. This comes after former cricketer Abdul Rauf raised concerns about his fitness.
Fakhar stated that his assessment of being not fully fit was correct, as stated by former fast bowler Aaqib Javed. He further stated that he had given his fitness test on March 15, and it was positive. This meant that he could play in the National T20 tournament.
The batsman stated that he wanted to clarify things as there was ongoing discussion about his selection and performance. This comes as there was ongoing discussion on social media about his selection and performance.
The issue was brought into light after Abdul Rauf had shared an image of Fakhar’s fielding and had questioned the selection committee’s stance on his fitness.
Fakhar’s statement is expected to put an end to all discussions and concerns about his fitness.
One match, high prices: Peshawar’s PSL tickets sell out despite backlash
Earlier, fans in Peshawar are expressing frustration as they face what they believe to be continued unfair treatment in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. The city has been allocated just one match in the 11th edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place on March 28 at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium. However, the prices of tickets for this single match have been set significantly higher than those in other cities.
The Peshawar match tickets start at 1500 Pakistani Rupees which exceeds the ticket prices of 250 to 600 Rupees that other cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad charge. The pricing difference has created problems for Peshawar cricket fans who belong to lower and middle-income groups.
Local fans have shown their dissatisfaction because the city received only one match while other cities received several matches. Local fans consider the single match ticket prices to be a second attack on their community because they believe the pricing system works against those who cannot afford the expensive tickets.
Peshawar citizens maintain their love for cricket despite people voicing their complaints. Fans have established new records for ticket sales through their determined efforts. The latest match ticket information shows that 514 tickets remain available after most tickets have already sold through online channels.
Peshawar’s cricket fans demonstrate their strong affection for the sport through their ticket purchases which continue during the expensive ticket sales period. The decision to schedule only one match in their city has made fans feel neglected yet they still support the game with full energy.
