Pakistan's current skipper, Salman Ali Agha, cleared all the speculations about the relationship between him and Babar Azam. There were rumors circulating on social media platforms that there might be some rift between these two Pakistani internationals. But Agha served different opinions; he informed the media that they were friends from school days. 

Pakistan just ended a home series against Bangladesh where they whitewashed the traveling side by 3-0. Due to this swift performance, Team Pakistan has gained an ample amount of confidence for their upcoming assignments. Along with their performances on the field, players have been dealing with speculations about Agha and Azam. 

At a press conference after the third ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium, the host team skipper cleared all air around him and the former captain. According to Agha, when they were at the school, there was no internet or social media platforms. 

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"Babar and I have been friends since 2008, during our school days. Back then, there was no social media. I never followed him online, so there’s no point in unfollowing now. People just like to talk — there’s nothing to it," Salman Ali Agha said this to the reporters in Lahore.

Agha looking to maintain the momentum with a core team

Despite the controversy, he is hoping for the best outcomes from their upcoming events. Pakistan will next tour Bangladesh, followed by a series in the West Indies. The all-rounder addressed that his team will try to hold the core of the winning team as much as possible. 

Ali said, "Next, we’re heading to Bangladesh, followed by a tour of the West Indies. We may need to include more spinners there due to the conditions. As long as I’m the captain, we’ll continue playing this way — keeping both batters and bowlers under pressure."

Watch the what he said about Babar Azam

Salman Ali Agha 🗣️ : " Me ny Babar Azam ko kabhi Instagram par Follow hi nahi kiya" pic.twitter.com/xsVq4ucIFO

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