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Sahibzada Farhan to lead Pakistan in T20Is against Sri Lanka

Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed **Sahibzada Farhan** as the new T20I captain for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, replacing **Salman Ali Agha**, who has been excluded from the T20I squad entirely. The series, scheduled for October 9, 11, and 13, 2026, at Rawalpindi, follows Farhan’s standout performance in the T20 World Cup 2026, where he topped the run-scoring charts with 383 runs.

His recent leadership experience, including guiding Pakistan to a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026, strengthens his selection for the role. Meanwhile, Agha’s omission from the T20I team contrasts with his inclusion in the separate 16-member ODI squad, led by **Shaheen Shah Afridi**, for an ODI tri-series involving Sri Lanka and England starting October 18.

The busy home schedule also sees **Hasan Nawaz** featured in both squads, having scored a crucial 96 in the Asian Games final against India. The 15-member T20I squad includes key players like **Fakhar Zaman**, **Shadab Khan**, and **Maaz Sadaqat**, reflecting Pakistan’s focus on retaining momentum ahead of the high-stakes fixtures.

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