Pakistan cricketer Sahibzada Farhan made headlines in a recent interview while playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) when he declared Ahmed Shehzad his cricket idol.

 

The host asked Sahibzada Farhan a series of rapid-fire questions, forcing him to choose between Ahmed Shehzad and some of cricket's biggest names. 

 

When asked to pick between Ahmed Shehzad and Saeed Anwar, Sahibzada Farhan chose Ahmed Shehzad without hesitation. The host continued with Ahmed Shehzad or Virender Sehwag, and Sahibzada Farhan again picked Ahmed Shehzad. He stuck with his choice when asked about Ahmed Shehzad versus Rohit Sharma.

 

The final question proved more challenging. When asked to choose between Ahmed Shehzad and Sachin Tendulkar, Sahibzada Farhan paused briefly before answering. "As of cricket, Sachin, but my favourite is Ahmed Shehzad," he said.

 

Sahibzada Farhan explained his admiration for Ahmed Shehzad earlier in the interview. "Ahmed Shehzad is my idol, ever since I started playing cricket. I have been watching him for so long. The way he plays, he is a very stylish player," he said.

 

The interview sparked mixed reactions on social media. One user wrote, "I guess he is trolling." Another user said, "Is k liye aik or documentary," suggesting the response deserved its own documentary. Some fans respected his view, with one commenting, "His personal opinion." 

 

However, a skeptical user joked, "Shahzad ne paise diye honge," implying Ahmed Shehzad might have paid for the endorsement.

 

Sahibzada Farhan gained fame after his fearless batting in the Men's Asia Cup 2025, particularly in his innings against Jasprit Bumrah.

 

He faced 34 balls from Bumrah, scoring 51 runs including six fours and three sixes. Sahibzada Farhan became the first-ever Pakistan batter to hit India's speedster Jasprit Bumrah for a six in international cricket.