Newly appointed T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan said the upcoming series against Sri Lanka is an important one, adding that he will do his best to perform well in front of the home crowd.
T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan said on Thursday that leading the national team was a matter of pride and that he was determined to make the most of his first opportunity to captain the Green Shirts.
Speaking at a press conference in Rawalpindi, Farhan acknowledged that pressure was an inherent part of captaincy but stressed that it should not affect his performance or decision-making. “Feeling pressure is natural. There are 10 players behind you, but as captain, you have to lead from the front,” Farhan said.
The Pakistan captain added that he would make every effort to deliver his best performance for the country in his new role.
The trophy for the Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I series was also unveiled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Farhan and Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis attended the trophy unveiling ceremony. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to play the first T20I of the series on Friday, with Farhan taking charge of the national side for the first time as captain.