Overseas signing Fakhar Zaman has landed in Wales and spoken of his delight at being able to play county cricket and join Glamorgan.
The Pakistan international signed for Glamorgan’s first eight matches in the Vitality Blast following Pakistan’s World Cup campaign. He was unable to play the opening two fixtures due to visa delays but is now due to make his debut for the Welsh county tomorrow against Surrey at the Kia Oval.
“It’s a great feeling to be able to play County cricket and it’s an honour to join Glamorgan and be able to play in play where I have so many fond memories.
“After the World Cup I got a call from my agent about joining Glamorgan and without any hesitation I said I would love to play.
He is likely to make his home debut on Friday night when Glamorgan face Middlesex and already has a good record in Cardiff having been part of the Pakistan team which upset England in the Champions Trophy semi-final.
“The 2017 Champions Trophy was my first tour with Pakistan and we played two matches here. I remember the semi-final against England very well. We won the game and I scored a fifty so I have some good memories.”
The big-hitting opening batsman has played against a number of Glamorgan players, including captain Colin Ingram and has kept a close eye on results since his signing was announced.
“I know Colin Ingram very well, from the PSL and I also played against some of the guys in 2016.
“Since I signed for Glamorgan, I’ve followed how they’ve got on and there are a few guys here playing really good cricket and I’m looking forward to joining the side.”