Salman Ali Agha https://www.cricketwinner.com Salman Ali Agha Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:26:20 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA['Worried about my son...'- Salman Ali Agha's father drops bombshell on his son's health after Pakistan's T20I series defeat against Bangladesh]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/worried-about-my-son-salman-ali-agha-s-father-drops-bombshell-on-his-son-s-health-after-pakistan-s-t20i-series-defeat-against-bangladesh/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/worried-about-my-son-salman-ali-agha-s-father-drops-bombshell-on-his-son-s-health-after-pakistan-s-t20i-series-defeat-against-bangladesh/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:20:32 GMT

Pakistan’s woes in the shortest format continue as their side faced an eight-run defeat in the second T20I of the three-match series and now has already lost it by a 2-0 margin with another game to go in Dhaka. In the first game, the Green Brigade couldn’t put enough runs on the board in the first innings, while in the second, they failed to chase down 134 runs and were 15/5 at one point.

However, there is some different news that has arrived regarding the captain, Salman Ali Agha, whose father has displayed his concern for the health of his son after the defeat. His father reckoned that since the defeat in the second game, his beloved son had avoided eating and drinking and had also locked himself in a room.

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‘Salam Pakistan. After losing the match and series to Bangladesh, my beloved son Salman Ali Agha didn't eat or drink anything. He locked himself in a hotel room. He didn't talk to us. I am worried about my son. Pakistan Zindabad.Salman Ali Agha’s father expressed.

Salman Ali Agha’s father concerned with his son’s health after Pakistan’s T20I series defeat against Bangladesh

It was nearly the same sort of surface in Dhaka, to which the visiting coach, Mike Hessan, showed his frustration. He felt that it wasn’t an idea track for the shortest format with the spinners coming into the game from the very first over. It was a very slow surface, and batting got tough as the innings progressed.

During the second game, Pakistan restricted the home side to 133 in 20 overs. Apart from Parvez Emon, Jaker Ali, and Mehedi Hassan, no one could get to the double figures. Jaker smashed 55 runs in 48 balls at a strike rate of 114 with one boundary and five sixes. Mehedi drilled 33 runs in 25 balls.

In reply, Pakistan’s top six collected only 18 runs with the best individual score of nine and three ducks. The home side survived Faheem Ashraf, who got 51 runs in 32 balls at a strike rate of 160. They were bundled out for 125 runs in 19.2 overs, which doesn’t provide a strong message just seven months before the T20 World Cup 2026.

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<![CDATA[Salman Ali Agha poised to become Pakistan’s next all-format skipper]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/salman-ali-agha-poised-to-become-pakistan-s-next-all-format-skipper/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/salman-ali-agha-poised-to-become-pakistan-s-next-all-format-skipper/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:19:23 GMT

As part of a big leadership shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is said to announce Salman Ali Agha as the country's all-format national team skipper, replacing Shan Masood in Tests and Mohammad Rizwan in ODIs. The formal announcement should be made after Eid holidays.

Salman, who is now Pakistan's T20I captain, has impressed officials and selectors with his captaincy as well as consistency with the bat. His promotion indicates the PCB's willingness to move towards a new era under the influence of young energy and new tactics. Sources suggest that the decision has the backing of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, newly appointed white-ball coach Mike Hesson, and the selection committee. Together, they believe Salman is best positioned to unify the team across formats and lead with renewed direction.

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Shan Masood's captaincy stint in Tests has been disappointing, with only three victories in 12 matches, including a historic series defeat to Bangladesh. Rizwan, who leads the ODI side currently, has also been said to be dissatisfied with not having a say in matters of selection under the old regime. The PCB seems to be set to clear the decks and begin afresh.

In addition to the captaincy shift, the PCB is also set to unveil the creation of an "observatory committee" that will monitor team developments and provide advice to the chairman. Sarfaraz Ahmed and Sikander Bakht, both former cricketers, are on the list of contenders for this panel, with more names to be added. Also under consideration is a reorganization of the national selection committee, with greater emphasis being placed on scouting talent from domestic and age-group circuits. Naqvi is also said to favour giving the captain and coach more leeway in matters related to team selection.

Pakistan's next Test assignment will be a two-match home series against South Africa later in the year, launching their ICC World Test Championship campaign. With only five Tests planned for 2025, Salman will have few chances to leave an early impression as a red-ball captain. If handed the role, Salman Ali Agha's ascent will be one of the quickest in Pakistan cricket, representing a new bold direction for the national side.

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