Here's the story of Fakhar Zaman- a navy sailor who has became the star of Pakistan cricket.
Fakhar Zaman has become the toast of Pakistan after became the first Pakistan batsman to score a double century in a One Day International match. The opener who rose to fame with his century against India in the Champions Trophy final. The story behind the new star of Pakistan cricket is very interesting.
1. Fakhar Zaman
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Fakhar Zaman was born on 10 April 1990 in Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. The name Fakhar literally translates to "pride". (AFP)
2. Cricket
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Zaman continued playing cricket occasionally in inter-departmental matches, including representations for the Pakistan Navy cricket team. He was identified by his navy coach, Azam Khan, who encouraged him to pursue professional cricket. (Twitter: FakharZamanLive)
3. A Navy Soldier
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Zaman's was interested in cricket from childhood but his father didn't want him to become a cricketer. In 2007, Zaman joined the Pakistan Navy as a sailor as decided by his father. (Twitter: FakharZamanLive)
4. Fauji
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Zaman is known as fauji (soldier) among his teammates.(Twitter: FakharZamanLive)
5. Cricket becomes Career
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In 2013, he left his naval career to pursue this dream and began appearing for regional outfits like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Abbottabad Falcons, Balochistan and several Karachi teams. He became the second-highest run scorer in the 2016 Pakistan Cup and also impressed selectors in the 2016–17 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. (Twitter: FakharZamanLive)
6. Zaman's Rise
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Zaman was also picked by the Lahore Qalandars side for the 2017 Pakistan Super League, where he was closely mentored by New Zealand player Brendon McCullum. He was soon noticed by Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur during a training camp in Lahore, following which he earned a call-up for the national side. (Twitter: FakharZamanLive)
7. Debut for Pakistan
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In March 2017, he was named in Pakistan's limited overs squad for their matches against the West Indies. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Pakistan against the West Indies on 30 March 2017. (Twitter: ICC)
8. Rising Star
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In the 2017 Champions Trophy final against India, Zaman edged to the wicket-keeper, when he was on 3, but survived as it was a no-ball. After that, Zaman went on to score his maiden ODI century. Pakistan won the Champions Trophy and Zaman was adjudged man of the match. (AFP)
