Pakistani Captain Salman AGHA prepares the fields during the finals of the Asia Cup cricket between India and Pakistan at the International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (AP /PTI) Former Pakistani Batsman Ahmed Shehzad raised serious concerns about the appointment of Salman Ali Agha as Captain Pakistan T20i and questioned his suitability for the format. Shehzad emphasized Agh’s struggle during the Asia Cup 2025, where he managed only 72 runs in seven matches on average 12 and a strike rate of 80.89. His performance attracted criticism when Pakistan lost to India in the final of five goals. “Salman Ali Agha is a good player, but it is difficult for him to create a place in the T20 cricket, yet he has become a captain,” Shehzad said during the television look. His comments reflect the growing debate in Pakistani cricket circles on whether they were on a player who continuously excelled in the shortest format.
India vs Pakistan breaks out among journalists in Dubai during the Salman AGHA press conference
Despite its struggles, Salman Ali Agha continues to be part of Pakistani cricket across the formats and maintains its place in shorter and longer versions of the game. His appointment by the captain T20i came after the replacement of Mohammad Rizwan during the Tri-series against SAE and Afghanistan and the subsequent Asian Cup, but recent results raised questions about decisions. Mohsin Naqvi, who holds dual positions as chairman of the Pakistanic cricket council and the Minister of the Interior, joined the Unrest in Pakistan. Critics, including Shahid Afridi, urged Naqvi to give up one of his roles and claim that both positions require devoted focus. After the Pakistani campaign Asia Cup, where India defeated them in all three meetings, concerns about the management and vision of the Board of Directors have intensified. Afridi emphasized the need for competent advisors who understand the game and noted that the current team of NAQVI advisors was ineffective. Combined questions of leadership at the level of the player and the administration raised extensive debate. Pakistani cricket is now facing pressure to reconsider its capital and access to the Board of Directors because it is preparing for the upcoming international obligations.
