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Islamabad United opener Sahibzada Farhan is making the most of his chances in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10, and with every outing, he’s pushing his case for a return to the national side.
Farhan, who wasn’t picked in the initial PSL Player Draft this season, forced his way into the Islamabad United setup after a strong domestic season. In an interview with PCB Digital, he credited his National T20 Cup performance as the turning point.
“I had performed well in the National T20 and knew there were a few spots up for grabs,” he said. “Credit to Islamabad United for showing faith and picking me.”
The right-handed batter emerged as the top scorer in the National T20 Cup, piling up 605 runs in just seven innings at a staggering strike rate of 189.66 and an average of 121.
He’s carried that red-hot form into the PSL, scoring 245 runs in six matches so far at a strike rate of 161.18, including a century and a fifty.
“I’ve been performing consistently over the last four years,” Farhan said. “My four-day cricket performances over the past two seasons were top-notch, and I also did well in the recent One-Day tournament.”
“Now, I’m working specifically on my strike rate. If I get another chance to play for Pakistan, I want to show improvement there.”
Sahibzada Farhan praised the team environment at Islamabad United and credited the management and senior players for giving him the freedom to express himself.
“They have given me a free hand and allowed me to play my natural game. Sometimes, Shadab Khan and Salman Ali Agha talk to me in the nets, but I am trying to execute the shots which I have played in the previous events,” he added.
Farhan is no stranger to the United camp, having represented the franchise in 2018 and 2019. He says returning to the side felt like coming home.
“Islamabad United is not a new side for me. I have played for them twice before and know Shadab both as a captain and as a player. I am enjoying my time here and trying to improve my batting with each passing day,” Farhan stated.
With United sitting at the top of the PSL X points table, five wins from six matches, Farhan remains focused on the bigger goal.
“We’re not relaxing after five wins. The tournament is still on, and our eyes are on the playoffs,” he concluded.
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