Pakistan T20I Captain Salman Agha Hints At Return Of Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Ali To National Team

Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha hinted at the prospect of opener Sahibzada Farhan and seasoned seamer Hasan Ali returning to the national setup by citing their blistering performances in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). Salman, a member of Islamabad United, the defending champions, has mapped out his goals for the 10th edition of Pakistan's premier T20 tournament. He aims to contribute to Islamabad's pursuit of the fourth PSL trophy while also scouting for future players for Pakistan's national team. "My effort is to perform for Islamabad United while also monitoring players who could serve Pakistan in future. I'll be watching the form and fitness of players who might play for Pakistan in future under my captaincy," Agha told Geo News.

Salman remained tight-lipped about naming specific youngsters who have caught his attention. However, he didn't shy away from singing a verse in praise of Hasan and Farhan, the two standout performers in the PSL, who have been missing from the national fold since January 2024 and January 2025, respectively.

"Only 2-3 matches have been played so far - it's early in the tournament. After 7-8 matches, we'll see who performs consistently. But the way Ali is bowling is commendable and Farhan's current form can't go unnoticed," he added.

Farhan has played a fundamental role in Islamabad's unbeaten run in the tournament. With his rollicking performances, Farhan has hammered 184 runs in three innings at an emphatic average of 61.33 and is the leading run-getter in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Hasan, the all-time leading wicket-getter in PSL, has been the Karachi Kings' prime weapon with the ball in the ongoing edition. With his lethal pace and tenacious lengths, Hasan has scythed eight