{"id":3453,"date":"2023-09-12T22:05:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T22:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/asia-cup-2023-twitter-criticises-fakhar-zaman-over-poor-form\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T22:05:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T22:05:06","slug":"asia-cup-2023-twitter-criticises-fakhar-zaman-over-poor-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/asia-cup-2023-twitter-criticises-fakhar-zaman-over-poor-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Asia Cup 2023: Twitter criticises Fakhar Zaman over \u2018poor form\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COLOMBO: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman once again failed to perform as he was bowled out by India left-arm bowler Kuldeep Yadav in the Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2023. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virat Kohli and returning KL Rahul hit unbeaten centuries to lead\u00a0India\u2019s 228-run thrashing of Pakistan<\/a>\u00a0in a rain-hit Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday\u2019s reserve day.<\/p>\n

India, batting first, took Pakistan bowlers to the cleaners by scoring 356-2 in their 50 overs. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul \u2013 who replaced Shreyas Iyer \u2013 scored centuries, and captain Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Shubman Gill helped their side\u2019s caued with their fifties.<\/p>\n

Pakistan ended on 128-8 in 32 overs with injured bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah not turning out to bat. India spinner Kuldeep Yadav returned figures of 5-25.<\/p>\n

Fakhar Zaman endured a torrid time during his 50-ball stay in the Asia Cup. The left-handed batter played 35 dot balls in his innings, despite Pakistan chasing a mammoth 357 for victory.<\/p>\n

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TIMBERRRR! \ud83d\udca5@imkuldeep18<\/a> puts himself in the wickets column, foxing ace batter @FakharZamanLive<\/a>!
Huge blow for #Pakistan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Can #TeamIndia<\/a> wrap this up soon?<\/p>\n

Tune-in to #AsiaCupOnStar<\/a>, LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network#INDvPAK<\/a> #Cricket<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/giFQcgKRdG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Following a spectacular start to 2023, where he scored a hat-trick of centuries in the home series against New Zealand, Fakhar Zaman has had a downward slide in ODIs lately.<\/p>\n

Read More: Kohli, Rahul star as India crush Pakistan in rain-hit Asia Cup ODI<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The left-handed batter has not crossed 35 in his last nine innings and has averaged a paltry 20.67 at a miserable strike rate of 66.67.<\/p>\n

It was also the third time Fakhar had been dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav in 33 deliveries, thus averaging less than 10 against the bowler.<\/p>\n

Despite sensational overall ODI numbers, with an average of 46 and a 90+ strike rate, Fakhar\u2019s lack of intent in a huge run chase and his disastrous recent form have left fans on Twitter fuming.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the reactions:<\/p>\n

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Ugly innings of Fakhar Zaman comes to an end.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Adonis (@drrahmadtufail) September 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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One of the most horrible innings from an opener chasing a 350+ target has finally ended. The torture is over. Safe to presume, fakhar zaman is getting a well deserved nap after this Asia cup. Let rizwan open, add saud shakeel at 2 down.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jibraan (@JibraanAsimZ) September 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Fakhar Zaman vs Kuldeep Yadav
Runs: 29
Balls: 32
Outs: 3
Average: 9.66<\/p>\n

\u2014 sourav (@Purplepatch22) September 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Why Fakhar Zaman is even in the team
One drop chance and still unable to play on a flat pitch #AsiaCup2023<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Asad Abbas Dar \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 (@shairu786) September 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Fakhar Zaman ODI performance in last 10 innings:<\/p>\n

19 \u2013 New Zealand
14 \u2013 New Zealand
33 \u2013 New Zealand<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 Afghanistan
30 \u2013 Afghanistan
27 \u2013 Afghanistan<\/p>\n

14 \u2013 Nepal
DNB \u2013 India
20 \u2013 Bangladesh
27 \u2013 India<\/p>\n

His poor form is a big concern for Pakistan#pakvsind2023<\/a> #IndiaVsPakistan<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kND742s9OG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ali Raza (@AaliRaza97) September 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n