Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan took part in the popular This or That challenge in the “who is the better batter” category. The right-handed batter ignored legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Saeed Anwar, and instead picked out-of-favour Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad as his choice.
Sahibzada is currently playing for Dhaka Capitals in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The opener has scored 20 runs in two matches at an average of 10 and a strike rate of 100, including a golden duck. However, he will miss some part of the ongoing BPL season after being named in Pakistan’s T20I squad.
Watch: Sahibzada Farhan Ignores Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma to Pick Ahmed Shehzad
Sahibzada Farhan recently participated in a This or That challenge, where he was asked to choose between cricket’s all-time greats in a “winner stays on” format.
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Farhan paused for a few seconds when asked to pick between Saeed Anwar and Ahmed Shehzad. He chose Shehzad over Anwar and moved on to the next round. The opener then continued to pick Shehzad over Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma.
In the final round, the 34-year-old batter was asked to choose between Sachin Tendulkar and Shehzad. After a brief pause, Farhan named Shehzad the winner of the This or That challenge. However, he added that Sachin Tendulkar is his favourite cricketer.
Here is a video of the same on X (formerly known as Twitter):
No way he chose Ahmed Shehzad over Saeed Anwar and Sachin Tendulkar 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ChdDBC7zVT
— Maaz (@IsThatMaaz) December 29, 2025
Sahibzada Farhan Looks to Regain Form Ahead of Sri Lanka T20Is
Sahibzada Farhan caught attention earlier this year during the Asia Cup. He smashed several sixes against Jasprit Bumrah and was one of Pakistan’s most consistent batters in the tournament, even though Pakistan lost the final.
After the Asia Cup, Sahibzada Farhan continued his good form in the home T20I tri-series. He scored 191 runs in the series at an average of 47.75.
However, the start of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 season has been difficult for him. Farhan has scored only 20 runs in two innings so far. In the first match, he made 20 runs off 19 balls, and in the next game, he was dismissed for a golden duck.
With Pakistan preparing for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, Farhan will be eager to find form again in the remaining BPL matches and regain his confidence before international duties.
Ahmed Shehzad Out of National Setup Since 2019
Ahmed Shehzad has been out of the national setup since 2019, and a return now appears unlikely. The right-handed batter has featured in 13 Tests, 81 ODIs, and 59 T20Is for the Pakistan national team.
Shehzad has scored 982 runs in Tests at an average of 40.91, including three centuries and four half-centuries. He has amassed 2,605 runs in ODIs at an average of 32.56, while he made 1,471 runs in T20Is at an average of 25.80. He has been out of favour for the past five years due to inconsistency.
Shehzad last appeared in the Pakistan Super League in 2020 for Quetta Gladiators. He was part of their title-winning squad in 2019. However, he scored just 61 runs in seven innings during the 2020 season, further dimming his chances of a comeback at the top level.
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