Pakistani Sahibzada Farhan made a big revelation (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan batsman Sahibzada Farhan says his most memorable sixes were against India, especially during the Asia Cup. “The ones I hit against India in the Asia Cup. People started to recognize my six-hit ability after that,” Farhan told ESPNCricinfo. In that final, Farhan stood out by smashing three sixes off Jasprit Bumrah, a rare feat in T20Is. Despite his efforts, Suryakumar Yadav-led India won the match thanks to a successful chase completed by Tilak Varma.
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Bombay Sport Exchange: Munaf Patel on Gautam Gambhir, Virat vs Bumrah and Indian bowling.Farhan later explained that his approach was not just about targeting Bumrah alone, but he faced a strong bowling attack that included Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. “Talking about Bumrah, I don’t think there was only Bumrah in that (Indian) team. They were all some of the best bowlers, like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. So it’s not like there was only Bumrah. But I started with Bumrah. As a player, you get confidence when you hit a good player for a six,” he said.He admitted that Bumrah challenged him at the start. “If you look at him, he gave me a hard time in the beginning. He bowled slower, yorkers and bouncers. He swings the ball, bowls with a jump and a swing. Naturally, he is very difficult to play. So you have to find a way. And once you get past that stage, the rest of the bowlers look easy,” he added.Farhan has been in top form since 2025, scoring a lot in T20 cricket and breaking records, including an outstanding T20 World Cup performance. However, he also criticized a controversial celebration against India, mimicking the firing of an AK-47, which upset fans and led to reprimands.
