# Sahibzada Farhan named Pakistan’s T20 captain as Naseem Shah returns

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-06 08:30 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/6/sahibzada-farhan-named-pakistans-t20-captain-as-naseem-shah-returns?traffic_source=rss

> Sahibzada Farhan has replaced Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan’s T20 captain ahead of a three-match home series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi from October 9-13. Hasan Nawaz and Naseem Shah return to the T20 squad, while Shaheen Shah Afridi remains ODI captain. Shaun Tait was also appointed bowling coach.