‘Made everyone of us proud’ Babar Azam praises Fakhar Zaman

Johannesburg: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has praised opener, Fakhar Zaman, for his brilliant 193 in the second ODI against South Africa at Wanderers.

“Brilliant innings by Fakhar Zaman today. Made everyone of us proud. Heads up, team!” Babar tweeted.

Brilliant innings by @FakharZamanLive today. Made everyone of us proud. Heads up, team! pic.twitter.com/k9VkLyKTbi

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) April 4, 2021

Not just Babar, his teammates were also in awe of what Fakhar achieved yesterday by producing one of the brilliant knocks while chasing.

What a remarkable inning it was @FakharZamanLive! The best thing is that we fought till the last ball. #Champion

— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) April 4, 2021

Fought well team pakistan never mind not to win this game but u left a strong statement in the field. @FakharZamanLive played a monumental innings of 193 with determination & hunger. Well done Man . Boys lets win the decider on 7th april. We can do it. Aameen ?

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) April 4, 2021

Former captain Shoaib Malik emphasized that the match would’ve been in Pakistan’s favor if Fakhar had support from the other end.

– Good fight by @FakharZamanLive this could have been converted in a win if he had some help from the other end, good luck for the next one boys… #PakvRSA #Cricket #Pakistan

— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) April 4, 2021

Very well played @FakharZamanLive
Hard luck on missing the much deserved double hundred but loved your fight and great innings #PAKvSA

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) April 4, 2021

u beauty @FakharZamanLive brother hard luck at the end but u was outstanding

— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) April 4, 2021

Former cricketer Ramiz Raja and international cricketers, analysts also praised Fakhar.

#pakvsSa Great innings in a losing cause . Shabash Fakhar!

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) April 4, 2021

Helluva knock from de Fakhar-meister ? @FakharZamanLive magical mate! #SAvPAK #oneall

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) April 4, 2021

What an incredible innings I have just seen from Fakhar Zaman! Deserved the double.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 4, 2021

Take a bow Fakhar Zaman that was special, deserved a double.. #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/Wqy3OR3HbX

— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) April 4, 2021

Amazing knock tho

— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) April 4, 2021

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