Sahibzada Farhan Captain Open To Permanent Pakistan T20I Role

Sahibzada Farhan – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Pakistan’s new white-ball leader, Sahibzada Farhan captain of the side for the Asian Games, says his team will treat every match with equal focus rather than looking too far ahead.

Talking to reporters before Pakistan’s first game, Farhan said the weather and playing conditions in Japan feel quite different from home. Still, he explained that the squad trained in Pakistan while keeping those differences in mind.

He added that nature and weather are out of anyone’s control, so players simply have to stay ready no matter what comes their way.

Farhan, handed the captaincy just recently, admitted it is still too soon to judge how tough or smooth the role will feel. He said that answer will only become clear once the tournament wraps up.

The right-hand batter also brushed aside any extra pressure tied to leading the side, saying his approach stays the same whether he walks out as captain or simply as another player in the line-up.

Speaking about his teammates, Farhan said he has reminded everyone to keep the team’s success above personal goals and to stay flexible once they land in Japan.

He praised all-rounder Haider Ali for looking sharp in practice and said every player picked for the squad has earned that spot through solid performances.

Even with a few newer faces in the group, Farhan feels the squad carries enough international exposure to handle the pressure of a big event like this.

On the topic of a possible India clash, the skipper made it clear the team isn’t fixated on one single game. Winning every match, he said, matters just as much.

Farhan also shared that if the board offers him the permanent T20I captaincy down the road, he would gladly take it on. Reports suggest the PCB, alongside head coach Mike Hesson, is watching his leadership closely during this event before making that call, with eyes already on the 2028 T20 World Cup.