Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has backed Sahibzada Farhan for an opportunity in the national ODI squad, while Mohammad Yousuf praised Pakistan’s emerging cricketing talent.

Afridi Wants Sahibzada Farhan to Get an ODI Opportunity

Yousuf Names Promising Young Players Who Could Become Future Stars

By News Desk On Oct 21, 2026

ISLAMABAD: (Staff Reporter) – Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged selectors to give Sahibzada Farhan an opportunity in the national One Day International (ODI) squad, following Pakistan’s impressive 87-run victory over England in the second match of the tri-nation ODI series in Rawalpindi.

Afridi praised the performances of Arafat Minhas and Hassan Nawaz after Pakistan’s victory, highlighting their potential to contribute to the national side.

In a post on social media platform X, the former captain also recommended that Sahibzada Farhan, who leads Pakistan’s T20 team, should be considered for the ODI squad.

Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf also appreciated the performances of Arafat Minhas, Hassan Nawaz and Saad Baig.

Yousuf further highlighted the potential of several emerging players, including Sameer Minhas, Razaullah, Maaz Sadaqat, Akif Javed and Ali Raza, expressing confidence that they could develop into major stars in the future.

The comments from the two former captains have renewed attention on Pakistan’s emerging cricketing talent and the possibilities of strengthening the national squad with promising young players.