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Sahibzada Farhan replaces Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan T20I captain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:24 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Sahibzada Farhan replaces Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan T20I captain

Summary

Sahibzada Farhan is set to lead Pakistan in a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting Friday in Rawalpindi. He replaces Salman Ali Agha, who served as captain during the 2026 T20 World Cup but is not included in the squad. Farhan expressed excitement about his new role and acknowledged the pressures of captaincy. He aims to implement an aggressive T20 mindset, emphasizing his confidence in the current squad, including experienced players. The series marks the 250th international match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

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•Farhan's captaincy debut coincides with the series against Sri Lanka.
•The first T20I begins on October 9 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
•Farhan seeks to play an aggressive style of cricket.
•The match series celebrates the 250th international clash between the teams.
•Pakistan aims to build on recent success at the Asian Games.

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7:24 AMYahoo Sports — 'There is pressure': Sahibzada Farhan on replacing Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan's T20I captain

What they're saying

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Sahibzada Farhan is set to begin his stint as Pakistan's T20I captain when the team takes on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-game series in Rawalpindi on Friday. Farhan has replaced Salman Ali Agha, who captained Pakistan at the 2026 T20 World Cup but has been left out of the 15-member squad.
— Yahoo Sports

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