Loss of Zaman a big blow to Falcons

BASSETERRE, St Kitts:

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will have to do without their star opening batsman and top run scorer Fakhar Zaman for the remainder of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

In a press release issued by the Falcons, it was announced that Zaman, one of the leading run scorers in this year's tournament, would be returning to Pakistan.

"The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will be without the services of Fakhar Zaman for the remaining matches in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League.

"The left-handed opener returned to Pakistan to participate in an event there," the press release stated.

"The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons thank Fakhar for his performances on the field and contributions off the field during his time with the franchise."

In his five games for the Falcons, Zaman scored 159 runs at an average of 31.80 and a strike rate of 134, with a highest score of 43.

Despite missing the Falcons' last game against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Zaman is currently the fourth highest run scorer in the tournament.

- CMC