Pakistan\u2019s top-order batter Fakhar Zaman is ready to bat at number six or seven position during the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. While speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, Zaman said that batting lower down the order isn\u2019t a sacrifice. \u201cI don\u2019t view it [batting lower down the order] as a sacrifice. If the team management doesn\u2019t see me fitting into the opening position, it suggests they believe I can contribute to winning matches batting lower in the order,\u201d said Zaman. The 33-year-old batter also expressed his optimism about the competition for spots in the team. \u201cGiven the competition for spots in the national team, I consider myself fortunate to secure a place in the playing XI, especially with the impressive performances from players like Babar, Rizwan, and Saim.\u201d He further mentioned that he would be happy to play at any number, be it number six or seven to help his side. \u201cIf Babar or Rizwan come at one down, then I can come at two down. I will be happy to play at number six or seven even,\u201d he concluded. Pakistan\u2019s T20I squad partook in the training session today to boost their preparations ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand. The players carried out a robust three-hour training session, harnessing their batting, bowling and feeling skills by partaking in different drills to prepare for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20IsShaheen Shah Afridi (c), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (vc\/wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan Schedule of Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series1st T20 \u2013 12 January 2024 at Eden Park, Auckland2nd T20 \u2013 14 January 2024 at Seddon Park, Hamilton3rd T20 \u2013 17 January 2024 at University Oval, Dunedin4th T20 \u2013 19 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch5th T20 \u2013 21 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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