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‘We are Pakistan, we do things differently’: Salman Ali Agha hails team’s bold approach ahead of India match | Cricket News – The Tech Word News

February 11, 2026
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha struck a confident and defiant tone after leading his side to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, as he said Pakistan’s unique cricketing identity remains its greatest strength. Reflecting on the Sinhala Sports Club’s performance, Agha summed up his team’s philosophy with a dramatic, attention-grabbing line: “We are Pakistan, we do things differently than the world.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!Known for his calm demeanor, the captain appeared relaxed during the post-match presentation as he praised the much improved batting, especially through the middle overs. “I’m always smiling. When have you seen me not smiling? (laughs). A clinical win. Last game we didn’t bat well in the middle overs but we did today. Once we put up 190 we knew we could defend it,” he said.

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Agha revealed that he would prefer to bat first regardless of the toss, expressing full faith in Pakistan’s bowling attack to defend even modest totals. According to him, the team’s belief in setting goals reflects their fearless thinking and willingness to challenge conventional strategies. “With the kind of bowling we have, we know we can win even with 160-170,” he added.Despite this preference, the skipper emphasized adaptability within Pakistan’s batting order, highlighting a flexible approach that allows the side to respond to different match situations. “We are also happy with the chase. Our batting order is flexible. The first three will probably go in the same order, but after that we are flexible,” Agha explained, pointing to the presence of finishers who can be promoted if required or retained to end matches.

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Although happy with the result, Agha stressed that the team still has room for improvement, especially with the ball in the power play. “There is always room for improvement. We like to play power plays. We were good in patches but we can be more clinical,” he said.With momentum building and a high-profile clash with India on the horizon, the Pakistan skipper believes their unconventional mindset could be the difference.

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