Fakhar Zaman, the opening batter for Pakistan and the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, has exited the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024.
Fakhar Zaman’s total efficiency in CPL
Throughout his stint within the CPL, Zaman emerged as the highest scorer for the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. He collected 159 runs throughout 5 innings, with a mean of 31.80 and a powerful strike fee of 133.61.
Regardless of Zaman’s departure, his teammates Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir will proceed with the Falcons, selecting to prioritize the CPL over the home event. Moreover, Azam Khan of the Guyana Amazon Warriors has additionally opted to stay within the CPL.
In Fakhar’s absence, Brandon King made his debut for the Falcons on the high of the order. King, who was recovering from a aspect harm sustained throughout the 2024 T20 World Cup, made a notable return by scoring 29 runs off 16 balls. His contribution was essential in serving to the Falcons efficiently chase down a goal of 154 runs.
Motive why Zaman left CPL halfway
Zaman has determined to prioritize residence home league and moved within the Champions One-Day Cup. This new home 50-over event in Pakistan will happen from September 12 to 29. Zaman is scheduled to reach in Pakistan on September 10, forward of the Champions One-Day Cup. He’ll be part of the Wolves, a staff captained by Mohammad Rizwan. Zaman’s addition to the Wolves is anticipated to strengthen the squad as they compete on this new home 50-over event.
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One other blow for CPL
Sherfane Rutherford of the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots has withdrawn from the event as a consequence of private causes. This announcement was made halfway by way of their ultimate residence sport of the season in opposition to the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. A alternative for Rutherford has not but been introduced.
The 26-year-old Rutherford had participated in solely 4 video games this season, scoring 35 runs with a powerful strike fee of 194.44. His departure creates a notable hole within the Patriots’ lineup. Because of this, Dominic Drakes, who’s primarily a bowling allrounder, was positioned at quantity 7 within the batting order in opposition to the Falcons.
The Patriots are at the moment struggling on the backside of the factors desk, having gained solely certainly one of their six matches. Of their newest sport, regardless of a powerful efficiency from Sri Lankan wrist-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who took 4 wickets, the Patriots did not defend a goal of 153 on a difficult pitch. The staff has been unable to interrupt their shedding streak at Basseterre, having misplaced 11 consecutive accomplished video games at residence since their CPL 2021 victory.
