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Pakistan's New T20 Captain Leaves Door Open for Babar, Rizwan Return
Pakistan's newly appointed T20 captain Sahibzada Farhan has suggested that former skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan could make a comeback to the format. Farhan described both players as among the world's finest cricketers.
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Sahibzada Farhan, who takes over as Pakistan's T20 captain, has indicated that the door remains open for the return of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to the shortest format of the game.
Speaking on the possibility of their comeback, Farhan ranked both players among the world's elite cricketers and suggested that a return to T20 cricket remained a possibility for them. His comments come as Pakistan prepares for a T20 series against Sri Lanka beginning October 9.
Farhan's remarks signal a potential thaw in the situation surrounding Babar and Rizwan, who had stepped back from T20 commitments. The new captain's comments underscore the value Pakistan's cricket leadership places on the two senior players.
The Pakistan squad for the Sri Lanka series will be Farhan's first assignment as T20 captain, marking a new phase in the team's leadership structure. The series will provide early insight into his captaincy approach and team management philosophy.