Sahibzada Farhan named new captain of Pakistan's T20I team
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
On October 5, 2026, Sahibzada Farhan was appointed as the new captain of Pakistan's T20I team. He replaces Salman Ali Agha, who has also been dropped from the squad ahead of the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka. The decision comes as part of a leadership change in Pakistan's cricket team, aiming for improvements in their performance. The team will look to integrate Farhan’s leadership as they prepare for the series against Sri Lanka, which is expected to be competitive.
- •Sahibzada Farhan replaces Salman Ali Agha as T20I captain.
- •Salman Ali Agha dropped from the squad for the Sri Lanka series.
- •Three-match series against Sri Lanka upcoming soon.
- 2:37 PMESPNcricinfo — Sahibzada Farhan replaces Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan's T20I captain
"Agha has also been dropped from the team for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka
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