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Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman has dismissed ongoing speculation surrounding his future in T20 International cricket, confirming that he has no immediate plans to retire from the format.
The left-handed batter, who has been a consistent performer for both Pakistan and in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), clarified that while he had briefly considered stepping away after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, he ultimately decided against it.
“After the World Cup, I had decided to retire from T20 cricket. However, I no longer intend to retire and want to finish my T20 career on a high note,” Fakhar stated, putting an end to speculation about his future.
Fakhar remains one of Pakistan’s most experienced batters in the shorter format, having featured in 120 T20I matches and scoring 2,494 runs at a strike rate of 132.51, including 14 half-centuries.
At the franchise level, he has been equally influential for Lahore Qalandars, where he has represented the side for 11 consecutive seasons.
In 99 PSL appearances, he has accumulated 3,018 runs at a strike rate of 141.82, including 24 fifties and two centuries, cementing his status as one of the league’s most dependable openers.
However, his campaign has recently been disrupted, as Fakhar is currently serving a two-match suspension after being found guilty of ball tampering during a PSL 11 clash against Karachi Kings last week.
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