Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody, who is serving as the Director of Cricket for Desert Vipers in the International League T20 (ILT20), has lauded the capabilities of explosive Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman.
Currently, Fakhar is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he is set to represent Desert Vipers, alongside his compatriots Azam Khan and Mohammad Amir, for the 2025 season of the ILT20, which will kick off later today.
Moody, during an interview, expressed excitement to work with the Pakistani opening batter, while acknowledging Fakhar’s power-hitting abilities.
“At the end of the day, as long as he [Fakhar Zaman] is delivering for the Desert Vipers, that’s a real bonus for us,” Moody stated.
“We know he’s an exciting player and what he can bring to the table.
“That’s why we embraced the opportunity to have him as part of our squad. There’s no question about his capabilities and the impact he can have as a player. We welcome him wholeheartedly.”
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Tom Moody took the time to discuss Fakhar’s fitness status, noting that he appeared to be in excellent shape and fully prepared for the upcoming tournament.
“He looks great in the net sessions. He’s fitted in perfectly and has trained really well. We’re looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the table,” he concluded.
It’s worth noting that Fakhar Zaman recently revealed that he had been excluded from Pakistan’s white-ball team due to health issues following the T20 World Cup 2024.
However, he has recovered and is now focusing on making a strong comeback for the Champions Trophy 2025.
“I have recovered 100% and you will see me in the next international series which Pakistan plays,” he said.
“Actually, many people do not know this, but after the T20 World Cup, I got sick and due to my medical condition, I was not fit, so I was not part of the team.”
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