Fakhar Zaman sets sights on final 2027 World Cup glory

At 36 in Rawalpindi, Fakhar Zaman says Pakistan is serious about ending its long ICC trophy drought ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Fakhar Zaman told reporters in Rawalpindi that Pakistan is determined to win a major ICC trophy again after years of near-misses.

He will be 37 at the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, widely seen as his last realistic shot at global glory.

Pakistan’s ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and England starts the road to 2027, with the final set for 31 October in Lahore.

In 92 ODIs he averages over 45 with 3,861 runs and aims to pass 4,000 during the series.

He said pitches and a four-bowler, six-batter, one all-rounder balance are being shaped with South African conditions in mind.

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