Former Pakistan batsman Ahmed shehzad has raised serious concerns about the appointment of Salman Ali Agha as Captain T20I Pakistan, questioning its suitability for its format. Shehzad highlighted Agha’s struggle during the Asian Cup 2025, where he succeeded in only 72 in seven games on an average of 12 and a strike rate of 80.89. His performance attracted criticism when Pakistan lost to India in the final by five wickets. “Salman Ali Agha is a good player, but it is difficult for him to make a place in the T20 cricket, but he has become a captain,” Shehzad said during a television appearance. His comments reflect the growing debate among Pakistan’s cricket on whether leadership responsibilities have been placed on players who are not consistently in the shortest possible format.
Despite his struggle, Salman Ali Agha continues to be part of Pakistan’s cricket preparations throughout the format, maintaining his place in both shorter and longer versions of the game. His appointment as Captain T20I came following the successor of Mohammad Rizwan during the Tri series against the UAE and Afghanistan and the next Asian Cup, but recent decisions have raised questions about the decision. Increasing the cricket turmoil of Pakistan, Mohsin Naqvi, who holds the position of two as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Home Minister, has been examined fiercely. Critics, including Shahid Afridihas urged Naqvi to release one of its roles, on the grounds that both positions need special focus. Following the Pakistan Asian Cup campaign, where India defeated them in the three meetings, concerns over the leadership and vision of the board. Afridi emphasized the need for competent advisors who understand the game, saying that the Naqvi advisor team is now ineffective. Leadership issues combined at both players and administration have sparked widespread debate. Cricket Pakistan is now facing pressure to re -evaluate its captain’s choice and the board’s management approach as it is ready for the upcoming international commitment.
