It's only a matter of time before Fakhar Zaman gets his form back: Rashid Latif

Left-handed batsman Fakhar Zaman has incredible numbers in ODI cricket for Pakistan owing to the stupendous start he has made to his career. He racked up runs at will in Zimbabwe and was touted to be a brute force to reckon with in the ongoing Asia Cup. However, he hasn’t quite been able to hit his straps thus far. In the first match against Hong Kong, he was nipped out by Ehsan Khan.

The last two matches against India and Afghanistan turned to be a nightmare for the swashbuckling batter as he failed to open his account on both instances. In the meantime, Rashid Latif, the former Pakistani cricketer, reckons that it’s only a matter of time before the 28-year-old gets back to his very best. Moreover, he mentioned that Fakhar should be allowed to play his natural game.

I still believe, Pakistan are favourites to beat India

“Pakistan is heavily relying on Fakhar to provide solid stand up front, which had put extra pressure on Fakhar and the team. For me, Fakhar should be given free hand and let him play his natural game. Yes, he is not firing guns and not scoring for the last three matches and especially in the last two games.

But it is only a matter of time before Fakhar will once again get back into to his own and start to smash bowlers to all sides of the park.” Latif was quoted as saying in The Nation.

Pakistan were beaten black and blue by India when the arch-rivals first met at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 19. They are now set to play today at the same venue in the Super 4 stage and Latif believes that the Men in Green are the favourites to win the match and also put forth the names of the finalists.

“Pakistan cricket team was in skies and was not ready to give India any outside chance in the Asia Cup after defeating them in the Champions Trophy final. But the defeat in the pool match is an eye-opener and will help green caps a great deal in the coming matches. I still believe, Pakistan are favourites to beat India and they both will play the final,” he added.

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