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Sahibzada Farhan eyes top scorer title in Champions One-Day Cup

Farhan stressed that a single tournament's performance should not be the sole determinant for player selection

Sahibzada Farhan eyes top scorer title in Champions One-Day Cup PHOTO: PCB

Pakistan's international cricketer Sahibzada Farhan, who is currently representing the Dolphins, has set his sights on becoming the tournament's leading run-scorer in the ongoing Champions One-Day Cup 2024 in Faisalabad.

Despite his ambition to clinch the top position, Farhan stressed that a single tournament's performance should not be the sole determinant for player selection.

Following the Dolphins' recent defeat to the Panthers, in an interview with a local news channel, the wicketkeeper batter spoke candidly about his team's performance and his personal aspirations. Reflecting on the match, he noted, “Muhammad Hurraira and I got off to a good start, but we should have carried it through and finished the game. Later, Hurraira and I spoke about how we shouldn’t have left the match at that point. Our mentor, Sarfaraz Ahmed, also stressed that with the way we started, we should have won.”

Farhan further elaborated on the match's turning points, saying, “We had the game in our hands during the initial partnership, but we lost wickets due to our own mistakes, getting out near the boundary. It wasn’t like we were dismissed by LBW or caught behind. These were avoidable errors.”

Discussing the ongoing tournament, Farhan described the Champions Cup as a premier competition featuring intense clashes and high-quality performances from both batsmen and bowlers. He also highlighted the excitement brought by the enthusiastic fans.

On his personal goals, Farhan stated, “My goal is always to be the top scorer in every tournament.” When asked about the Champions Trophy, he replied, “One tournament alone isn’t enough for selection consideration. There’s a lot of cricket to be played in the next six months, and all players' performances should be taken into account.”

Confident in his abilities, Farhan concluded, “I always let my bat do the talking. Whenever I’ve been given the chance at the top order, I’ve performed well, and I hope to continue doing so.”