Fakhar Zaman

Cricketer

Pakistani Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth10/04/1990
Age35 years
BirthplaceMardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameFakhar Zaman
NicknameFauji
Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
HometownMardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
SchoolPakistan Navy School, Karachi

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight66 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
HobbiesListening to music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeN/A

Career

International Debut
Test16/10/2018 vs Australia at Abu Dhabi
ODI7 June 2017 vs South Africa in Birmingham
T2030 March 2017 vs West Indies in Trinidad
Coach/MentorAzam Khan (Navy coach)
Jersey Number#39 (Pakistan)
Domestic/State Team
  • Lahore Qalandars
  • Karachi
  • Peshawar
  • Baluchistan
  • Abbottabad Falcons
  • Karachi Zebras
  • Karachi Blues
  • Habib Bank Limited
  • Pakistan Navy
  • Mardan
  • Karachi Dolphins
Batting StyleLeft Hand Bat
Bowling StyleLeft-arm orthodox
Nature on fieldCalm
Records
  • With 297 runs in five matches at an average of 59.40, he took the second position in the list of the highest run-scorer in Pakistan Cup 2016.
  • Fakhar scored 650 runs in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy season 2016 averaging 54.16.
  • Zaman along with Azhar Ali constructed a 118 run partnership, which was the highest opening stand for Pakistan in the history of Champions Trophy.
  • He became the fastest player in ODI cricket to score 1000 runs in 18 innings.
  • He became the first Pakistani batsman to score a double century in an ODI match.
  • He scored an unbeaten 210 off 156 balls against Zimbabwe on 20/07/2018, the first ODI double century by a Pakistani.
Career Turning PointHe achieved his license to the Pakistan international team after smashing a 33-ball 56 against Karachi in Pakistan Super League in 2016.

Favourites

Favourite CricketerBrendon McCullum

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Zaman relocated to Karachi at 16 and served in Pakistan Navy, earning the nickname 'Fauji.'
2. His aspiration to join the Pakistan International Cricket Team was realized in March 2017 when he played against West Indies.
3. In June 2017, Zaman holds an average of 50.18 in List-A format across 51 matches.
4. His top score in First-Class cricket stands at 205 runs.
5. He joined the Pakistan Navy as a sailor in 2007 and was made an honorary lieutenant by the Pakistan Navy in 2020.
6. He quit his naval career in 2013 to pursue professional cricket full-time.
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