"Only Impact Player...": Pakistan Pacer Slams PCB Over Fakhar Zaman's Omission From Central Contract

28.10.2024 - 20:29 sports.ndtv.com

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir on Sunday lambasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not giving Fakhar Zaman a central contract for the 2024-25 season and said that he is surprised by the decision.

PCB has released its latest list of centrally contracted players for the 2024-25 season, with notable exclusions sparking discussions within the cricketing community.

Taking to his official X handle, Amir said that Fakhar is the only impact player that Pakistan has in white ball cricket. "I am surprised that Fakhar Zaman is not in the team.

He is the only impact player we have in white ball cricket," Amir wrote on X. I am surprised that @FakharZamanLive is not in the team.

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