'Agha ji yahi khel sakte hain' — Fans erupt as Salman Agha smashes maiden 300 after England tour humiliation

Salman Agha’s maiden triple century sparked strong reactions from fans on X after his stunning performance in the President’s Trophy Grade-I tournament. The Pakistan batter produced a huge innings for Hyderabad Kingsmen against Markhor IT Solutions on Sunday, September 13.

The triple century came just two weeks after Agha was sent home during Pakistan’s Test series against England. His poor run on the England tour had drawn criticism, making his return to domestic cricket even more significant. He responded in style by scoring 300 and helping Hyderabad Kingsmen post a massive total.

Fans quickly flooded X with reactions after his remarkable knock. Many users highlighted the contrast between his struggles against England and his dominant performance in domestic cricket. One popular reaction read, “Agha ji yahi khel sakte hain”, while others praised him for making a strong statement with his bat.

Salman Agha slams unbeaten 300 off 336 balls in President's Trophy Grade-I opener

Batting for Kingsmen Academy against Markhor IT Solutions in the opening round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I, Salman Ali Agha walked in when his team was under pressure at 72/3. The Pakistan batter then took charge and started rebuilding the innings with Mohammad Suleman. By the end of the first day, Agha was unbeaten on 101 after putting together an unbroken 185-run partnership with Suleman.

Agha continued his impressive batting on the second day and quickly turned his century into a double century. He showed great patience while also playing attacking shots to keep the scoreboard moving. His innings helped Kingsmen Academy post a huge total and put them in a strong position in the match.

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The Pakistan batter then completed his maiden first-class triple century off just 336 balls. Before this innings, his highest first-class score was 169, and he had never scored a double century in the format. His unbeaten 300 was therefore a major milestone and one of the biggest knocks of his career.

The Triple century came days after his shock axing from the Pakistan Test squad

Salman Ali Agha’s triple century came just two weeks after he was sent home during Pakistan’s Test series against England. The Pakistan batter had a difficult outing in the series after scoring only 25 runs in the first Test, where he also captained the side in Babar Azam’s absence.

Agha was dropped from the second Test and was later removed from the squad before the third match. He was one of seven players released from the Pakistan squad, with the decision coming as a surprise after he had led the team in the opening Test.

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Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq returned to Pakistan the next day and are now facing investigations into their conduct. Four other players stayed in England for a while and attended an event at Buckingham Palace. Agha, however, did not attend the event or return home at that time, which led to speculation about his decision.

Fans slam domestic bowling standards as selectors face pressure to recall him for Pakistan's next Test series

Salman Ali Agha’s stunning triple century has led fans to question the standard of bowling in Pakistan’s domestic cricket. Many fans on X pointed out that Agha looked far more comfortable against domestic bowlers after struggling during Pakistan’s Test series against England.

The huge knock has also increased the pressure on Pakistan’s selectors to consider Agha for the team’s next Test series. His ability to score 300 runs after being dropped from the Test squad has given him a strong case for a comeback.

Fans also shared mixed reactions to his performance, with some praising Agha for making a strong comeback while others questioned the quality of domestic bowling. His triple century has certainly put his name back in the discussion ahead of Pakistan’s next Test assignment. Here is how the fans reacted on X: