Former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad has once again sparked debate in the cricketing community by questioning Fakhar Zaman’s performance in T20 internationals, suggesting that despite being around for nearly a decade, the left-hander has not established himself as a consistent match-winner in the shortest format.

Speaking on the latest episode of Geo Podcast, Shehzad discussed various aspects of his cricketing career, his experiences with the national team, and his views on Pakistan’s current crop of players. During the conversation, he specifically commented on Fakhar Zaman’s strike rate and overall impact in T20 cricket.

“Fakhar Zaman played one match-winning innings in the Champions Trophy final, and his ODI record is impressive,” Shehzad remarked. “But if we talk about T20 cricket — what are Fakhar’s stats there? It’s been 10 years now; when will he finally deliver in this format?”

Shehzad’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about Pakistan’s batting struggles at the top order in T20s. Fakhar Zaman, known for his aggressive stroke play, has often been criticized for his inconsistency and tendency to lose his wicket early while trying to dominate bowlers. Despite occasional explosive knocks, critics argue that he has not maintained the level of reliability expected from a senior opener.

Cricket analysts believe that Shehzad’s remarks reflect a broader issue within Pakistan’s T20 setup, where finding a stable and attacking opening pair remains a challenge. Over the years, several players, including Fakhar, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, have alternated between opening and top-order roles, but questions about strike rate and intent have persisted.

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