US EditionT20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan makes it to ICC’s Team of the Tournament
Sahibzada Farhan set new records with 383 runs and two centuries in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, becoming the only Pakistani in the Team of the Tournament.
- The ICC named its Team of the Tournament on Monday, including Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan in the 12-member side.
- By scoring 383 runs, Sahibzada Farhan became the highest scorer in a single T20 World Cup, the ICC said, 'Though Pakistan were patchy in the tournament, Sahibzada Farhan was consistently brilliant.'
- Key match moments featured a record 176-run stand with Fakhar Zaman, a century against Namibia on February 18, 2026 at the SSC Ground, and a Super Eight century against Sri Lanka securing a five-run win.
- The selection was undertaken by a five-member expert panel including Ian Bishop, Eoin Morgan, Natalie Germanos, Gaurav Saxena and Rex Clementine, who named Aiden Markram captain and Sanju Samson as Player of the Tournament.
- Farhan was the lone Pakistani selected for the 12-player side, highlighting his individual achievement amid Pakistan national cricket team's Super Eight phase exit.
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Minute MirrorSahibzada Farhan named in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council on Monday announced its Team of the Tournament for the T20 World Cup 2026, with Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan among the standout performers named in the lineup.The side was selected...
Farhan’s record run sees him named in ICC T20 World Cup team
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its Team of the Tournament for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan earning a place after an outstanding individual campaign. The lineup was selected by a panel of experts including West Indies legend Ian Bishop, former England captain Eoin Morgan, commentator Natalie Germanos, ICC representative Gaurav Saxena and senior Sri Lankan journalist Rex Clementine. …
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