Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman is reportedly considering retirement from international cricket after being excluded from the national team’s central contracts list and the upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe.
According to reports, Zaman is frustrated with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) inconsistent selection policies and fitness standards. He was particularly upset with the decision to rest Babar Azam during a recent Test series, which he publicly criticized.
Zaman’s exclusion from the central contracts list and the national squads has further fueled his discontent. He is believed to be disappointed with the PCB’s fitness standards, claiming that other players were granted exemptions despite failing to meet the required criteria.
The controversy surrounding Zaman’s exclusion has sparked debate among cricket fans and pundits. While the PCB has its own reasons for the decision, it remains to be seen how this will impact Pakistan’s batting lineup in the future.