Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has ruled out an immediate retirement from T20I, clarifying that although he had considered stepping away from the format after the World Cup, he no longer plans to do so.
In a statement, Fakhar said reports suggesting he was set to retire from T20Is were inaccurate.
“I had decided to retire from T20 cricket after the World Cup, but at this stage I have no plans to retire,” the left-hander said, adding that he wants to end his T20 career on a high note whenever he eventually steps away.
The 35-year-old has been a major contributor for Pakistan in the shortest format, amassing 2,494 runs in 120 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 132.51, with 14 fifties to his name.
Fakhar has also been a consistent performer for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League and remains part of the side in the ongoing 11th edition of the tournament.
