Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman acknowledges pressure to win ICC trophy

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has admitted that the national team is under significant pressure to end a nearly decade-long drought for a major ICC title. The team has not secured a major international trophy since winning the Champions Trophy in 2017.

Zaman noted that players have engaged in extensive discussions regarding the country’s wait for silverware. He acknowledged that while fans shower the team with admiration during successful periods, the recent run of poor results across formats has led to widespread disappointment.

The team is currently focused on building combinations for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Zaman indicated that upcoming competitions, including a tri-series featuring England and Sri Lanka, are being used as foundational steps to prepare the squad for the tournament.