Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Shadab Khan Emerges as Pakistan T20 Captaincy Front-Runner
Pakistan may change its captain for T20 cricket.
Shadab Khan is reportedly the favorite to become captain.
Sahibzada Farhan is another possible choice and could be vice-captain.
Salman Ali Agha may leave the T20 squad because of poor recent form.
He is still expected to play in Pakistan’s ODI team.
Babar Azam may get another chance in the T20 team.
The team may also choose more young players for the Sri Lanka series.
The series is scheduled to begin on October 9.
Shadab Khan is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan’s T20 captain.
Sahibzada Farhan is described as the second choice and could become vice-captain.
Agha may be dropped from the T20 squad but is expected to remain in the ODI setup.
Babar Azam is expected to receive another opportunity in the T20 squad and remains certain for Tests and ODIs.
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are reportedly out of consideration for the Sri Lanka series, with younger players favored.
- Who
- Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam and other Pakistan players are involved.
- What
- Pakistan is reportedly preparing changes to its T20 squad and captaincy, with Shadab Khan the leading replacement candidate for Agha.
- When
- The report was dated September 30, and the Sri Lanka series is scheduled to start on October 9.
- Where
- The changes concern Pakistan’s national teams ahead of a home series against Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Sources cited Agha’s loss of form and disappointing Test performance, while coach Mike Hesson reportedly supports Shadab’s longer-term leadership.
- Reported T20 captaincy favorite
- Shadab Khan
- Possible vice-captain
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Current T20 captain
- Salman Ali Agha, who has held the role since March 2025
- Upcoming series
- Pakistan’s home series against Sri Lanka
- Series start
- October 9
- Babar Azam’s expected role
- He is expected to receive another chance in the T20 squad and remains certain for Test and ODI squads
- Reported exclusions
- Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are reportedly out of consideration for the Sri Lanka series