{"id":46055,"date":"2024-01-10T06:57:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T06:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/fakhar-zaman-happy-to-bat-at-number-six-or-seven-against-new-zealand\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T06:57:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T06:57:07","slug":"fakhar-zaman-happy-to-bat-at-number-six-or-seven-against-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/fakhar-zaman-happy-to-bat-at-number-six-or-seven-against-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Fakhar Zaman happy to bat at number six or seven against New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fakhar Zaman expressed his readiness to take on any batting position in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, set to commence on January 12 in Auckland. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In a media interaction on Wednesday, the dynamic batsman highlighted the team management’s confidence in his ability to impact matches regardless of his position in the order.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI don’t view it as a sacrifice. If the team management doesn’t see me fitting into the opening position, it suggests they believe I can contribute to winning matches batting lower in the order. Given the competition for spots in the national team, I consider myself fortunate to secure a place in the playing XI, especially with the impressive performances from players like Babar, Rizwan, and Saim,\u201d Fakhar said.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf Babar or Rizwan come at one down, then I can come at two down. I will be happy to play at number six or seven even,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The likely batting order is set to feature Rizwan and Saim as the opening pair, with Babar following at one-down. Fakhar is expected to take the fourth position.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Looking ahead to the 2024 T20 World Cup, Fakhar suggested experimenting with new players in the upcoming 15 to 20 matches, allowing senior players to rest strategically and maintain a balanced team for the tournament.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou can create a backup for Babar and Rizwan but it is difficult to take their place. Since we have 15 to 20 matches before the World Cup, we can try new players and senior players can be given rest in some matches,\u201d Fakhar said.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Full squad<\/span><\/strong>: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain and wicket-keeper) Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wicket-keeper), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Full schedule:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1st T20 \u2013 12 January 2024 at Eden Park, Auckland<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2nd T20 \u2013 14 January 2024 at Seddon Park, Hamilton<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3rd T20 \u2013 17 January 2024 at University Oval, Dunedin<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4th T20 \u2013 19 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5th T20 \u2013 21 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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