The curtain will rise on the ICC Champions Trophy from tomorrow.However, the special attraction of this mega event is the cousin match. This match will be held in Dubai on February 23. Before this match, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh made key comments.
This year’s ICC Champions Trophy mega event is about to begin. In this context, there is special interest in the match between Pakistan and India in Dubai on February 23. Indian cricket fans are eagerly waiting for this match. However, a talented player like Fakhar Zaman is likely to play for Pakistan in this match. In this context, Harbhajan warned the Rohit Sharma-led team India to be careful of Fakhar Zaman, who has the experience of taking the game away from India. “Fakhar has good experience. He can snatch the match from India,” Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.
Fakhar Zaman’s records
Fakhar Zaman played a brilliant innings in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final. In that match, Fakhar Zaman scored 114 runs off 106 balls to help Pakistan post a score of 338/4. With this brilliant century, Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs and won the Champions Trophy. With this, the battle is still remembered in the minds of the fans.
Harbhajan’s warning to the Indian team
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has warned Pakistan captain Rohit Sharma to be careful with Fakhar Zaman. “Fakhar Zaman has good experience for Pakistan. I believe he has the potential to play very effectively against India. When the right time comes for him, he will be able to turn the match in his favour,” Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.
Fakhar Zaman’s ODI records
Fakhar Zaman has been in excellent form in the ODIs against India. He has scored 234 runs in six ODIs at an average of 46.80 with a strike rate of 82.39. Harbhajan said that this will provide ample opportunities for the Pakistan team.
Indian team preparations
Now, it is clear how the Indian team should prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy. It is important for the Indian team to know how to fight against the likes of Pakistan in the world of cricket. Especially, a player like Fakhar Zaman can create danger for India.
In short
Fakhar Zaman’s role could be crucial in the upcoming clash between India and Pakistan in this ICC Champions Trophy. Harbhajan Singh’s warning will be a good lesson for the Indian team. If Zaman plays effectively in the Pakistan team in this clash, it is likely to be a serious challenge for the Indian team.
