What happened?
Pakistan’s head coach, Mike Hesson, has reportedly urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to name opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan as the new T20 International captain, replacing the current skipper Salman Ali Agha.
Why does this matter for Pakistan cricket?
If the change goes ahead, Farhan would become the youngest leader in recent Pakistani T20 history, potentially injecting fresh aggression into a side that has struggled for consistency. The move could also free Agha to concentrate solely on his batting, a role the board may view as more valuable given his recent form.
What could be the next steps?
The coaching staff is expected to discuss the proposal in the upcoming team meeting, after which the PCB will decide whether to formalise the captaincy shift before the next series of international fixtures.