In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board, white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan addressed the speculation surrounding teammate Fakhar Zaman's omission from the national team squad for the upcoming South Africa tour. Rizwan stated that the decision was not due to any personal bias but rather health concerns, clarifying that Zaman had been suffering from a viral fever. He assured fans that Zaman's absence was not related to his fitness and expressed hope for his return to the team soon.
Amid speculation about his exclusion from the Pakistan squad for the upcoming South Africa tour, explosive opener Fakhar Zaman confirms he is fit and ready to play. The left-hander, currently representing Markhors in the ongoing Champions T20 Cup, was dropped from the national team due to both fitness concerns and controversial social media comments. However, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has clarified that the primary reason for Zaman's exclusion was his failure to pass the fitness test.