Pakistan cricketer Fakhar Zaman passed a rhetorical comment on the ongoing economic situation in his country during a recent interview. Pakistan has been engulfed in an economic and political crisis and a new government was recently formed on April 11 after Imran Khan was forced out via a vote of no confidence.
Fakhar, who last played in the PSL 2022, finished at the top for the most runs scored in a season with 588 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 152.72. He is expected to make the squad for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies and did not shy away from reacting to the current situation in the country.
As the price of the dollar increases in Pakistan, the 32-year-old referred to his double century against Zimbabwe in 2018 while making a joke to a reporter’s question, saying, “I want the dollar not to break my 210 runs record,” Fakhar responded humorously to a reporter’s question as quoted by Cricket Pakistan. “It is a good thing that Ramiz [Raja] ensured an increase in the monthly stipends. He was very supportive in the meeting. he shared. An increase in the salaries will benefit our cricket,” he added.
Fakhar's 210 record is the highest individual score by a Pakistan batter in One Day Internationals. He reiterated the fact that the PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja has increased the monthly stipends for the cricketers and showed gratitude for the latter’s supportive words in the meeting. He added that the salary increase will certainly benefit the development of the game in the country.
Pakistan is set to play a three-match ODI series against West Indies starting from June 8 in Rawalpindi and it will be followed by a tour to the Netherlands for a three-match ODI series in August.
