Farhan expressed hope to play in The Hundred despite reports of potential shadow banning by IPL-owned teams, emphasizing selection is beyond players' control.
Sahibzada Farhan said he does not focus on the record or statistics and is emphasising his priority in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, saying he is playing for the team rather than chasing milestones.
Sahibzada Farhan side-stepped queries on the speculation that players of his country would be ignored by at least four Indian-owned franchises in the 'The Hundred' auction, saying that the matter is beyond their control.
Sahibzada Farhan scored 100 not out off 58 balls against Namibia in their T20 World Cup Group A game on Wednesday.
Pakistan rode on Sahibzada Farhan's scintillating, maiden hundred and their spinners' excellent display to beat Namibia by a handsome margin of 102 runs and enter the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan smashed a century against Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's nerveless reaction to the dismissal of Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan has gone viral on social media.
India vs Pakistan Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan scored a fiery fifty while the bowlers peformed in unision as India outplayed Pakistan by record 61 runs to book a Super Eight berth.
Pakistan called off its boycott of the match against India late on Monday night. The two teams will meet in a marquee contest in Colombo on February 15.
Opener Sahibzada Farhan hit a solid half-century while spinner Usman Tariq grabbed three wickets as Pakistan downed the United States by 32 runs in a T20 World Cup Group A game in Colombo on Tuesday.