{
  "id": 10929768,
  "title": "Shadab Khan and Sahibzada Farhan emerge as Pakistan T20 captaincy contenders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/shadab-khan-and-sahibzada-farhan-emerge-as-pakistan-t20-captaincy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:31:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/shadab-khan-and-sahibzada-farhan-emerge-as-pakistan-t20-captaincy-contenders-1.500693517"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Shadab Khan and Sahibzada Farhan are leading the race for Pakistan's T20 captaincy as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ponders its next move in the shortest format. Shadab bolstered his claim with a stellar Caribbean Premier League (CPL) performance, earning Player of the Tournament honors. The all-rounder batted at a strike rate of 227.58 and claimed 11 wickets for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, who clinched the title. Meanwhile, Farhan has been given the captaincy reins for Pakistan in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 and is using the event to bolster his leadership credentials. His first match as Pakistan captain was scheduled for the quarterfinal against Hong Kong, but heavy rain resulted in the game being abandoned. However, Farhan will captain his team during the upcoming Asian Games semifinal against Bangladesh on October 1. The PCB has yet to formally appoint a permanent replacement for Salman Ali Agha, and rumors of Shadab and Farhan as potential candidates surfaced through Pakistani reporter Syed Yahya Hussaini. Farhan has expressed interest in continuing as T20 captain, while Shadab brings substantial leadership experience as T20I vice-captain and former captain in T20Is and Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Farhan's aggressive batting has impressed, and the Asian Games campaign will give him a chance to prove his leadership abilities in Japan. This may prove crucial for Pakistan as they contemplate their long-term T20 leadership strategy.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Shadab Khan and Sahibzada Farhan have emerged as the leading contenders for Pakistan’s T20 captaincy as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) considers its next move in the shortest format. Shadab has strengthened his case after an outstanding Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign. The all-rounder was named Player of the Tournament after helping Antigua and Barbuda Falcons win the title,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}