Sahibzada Farhan Says Parents’ Prayers Made Him Captain
Published On 09 Oct, 2026
9 News HD: Pakistan’s T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan says his parents’ prayers helped him reach this important stage of his cricket career. He shared that his father always believed he would one day lead Pakistan, although Farhan himself had not expected to become captain.
Farhan said becoming captain was a special moment for him. He understands that leading the national team brings more responsibility, and he wants to do his best for Pakistan.
He also spoke about the pressure that comes with the captain’s role. Farhan said he would try to lead the team through his own performance and help his teammates play with confidence.
Farhan also praised former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. He said Sarfaraz’s leadership had left a good impression on him, and he hopes to learn from the experience of other captains as he takes on his new role.
Pakistan have selected Farhan to lead the T20I team in a three-match series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. The series will give him a chance to show his leadership and work with the players to get good results.
Farhan said he has confidence in his teammates and wants the team to play positive cricket without fear. He will be looking to build a strong connection with the players and help them perform well together.
His appointment is a new step in Farhan’s cricket journey. Fans will be eager to see how he leads Pakistan and how the team performs under his captaincy in the upcoming matches.
