Dubai: Sahibzada Farhan has opened the door to continuing as Pakistan’s T20 captain beyond the 2026 Asian Games, although the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has yet to confirm any permanent change in leadership.
Farhan, appointed captain for Pakistan’s men’s cricket campaign at the Asian Games in Japan, said he would welcome the opportunity to lead the national side in the future.
“If I get the opportunity, why not continue in the future as well?” Farhan said during a media interaction at Pakistan’s pre-departure training camp in Karachi.
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said earlier that Farhan’s appointment was an opportunity to gain captaincy experience, with the PCB and selection committee expected to decide his future after the tournament.
According to Pakistani media outlet Dawn, reports have suggested that the PCB is considering Farhan as part of its longer-term T20 leadership plans.
For now, however, Farhan said his attention remains on the Asian Games, where Pakistan enter the 10-team T20 competition at the quarter-final stage courtesy of their ICC ranking.