Pakistani cricketer Fakhar Zaman has made a huge professional step by opening a cricket academy in Melbourne, Australia, A large number of kids attended the academy's inauguration and actively engaged with Fakhar, taking pictures and taking part in talks.
Fakhar Zaman continued his cricket journey to Australia following Pakistan's tour of New Zealand. He intends to open an academy where he can concentrate on teaching the fundamentals of the game to aspiring players. He also wants to work with cricket academies in Australia, Dubai, and Pakistan to help with team preparation.
Speaking to the media at the launch ceremony, Fakhar zaman emphasized the academy's inclusiveness and that anyone interested in joining can join at any age. He also revealed plans for teams from Australia, Dubai, and Pakistan to go on exchange tours, encouraging a global exchange of cricketing experiences.
Fakhar Zaman gave an overview of the current setup, mentioning that there are already two academies in Pakistan and that there are plans to open another. He also revealed that the academy has started a scholarship program and has accepted a number of players.Fakhar thought back on his own struggles in cricket and stated that he wanted to make things simpler for those players who wanted to play the cricket game.
Before helping Pakistan win the Champions Trophy, Fakhar Zaman had founded an academy in his home city of Mardan. He made this announcement in 2017. Despite Pakistan's recent 4-1 loss in the five-match T20I series in New Zealand, Fakhar is still passionate about cricket and committed to developing the game's future stars through his academies.
With his move to Melbourne, Fakhar Zaman begins a new chapter in his career. He hopes to educate players of all ages about cricket, offer opportunities through scholarships, and share his knowledge of the cricket game.