Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, currently representing Islamabad United in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL X), has hinted at possible national team comebacks for Karachi Kings’ pacer Hasan Ali and United batter Sahibzada Farhan. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, Agha praised their early tournament performances and revealed he is closely monitoring players for future national selection.
“My effort is to perform for Islamabad United while also monitoring players who could serve Pakistan in future,” Agha said. “I’ll be watching the form and fitness of players who might play for Pakistan in future under my captaincy.”
While Agha refrained from naming specific young prospects, he singled out Hasan Ali’s impressive bowling and Farhan’s strong form as noteworthy. “Only 2-3 matches have been played so far—it’s early in the tournament. After 7-8 matches, we’ll see who performs consistently. But the way Ali is bowling is commendable and Farhan’s current form can’t go unnoticed,” he remarked.
Agha also emphasized the importance of adapting to modern cricket’s demands, stating, “Modern cricket requires maintaining the required tempo, not just hitting every ball. We need to build a culture of playing according to conditions.” He stressed that while batters win matches, bowlers win tournaments, especially on high-scoring pitches where every run saved is crucial.
Reflecting on Islamabad United’s campaign, Salman Ali Agha expressed optimism about their chances for a fourth PSL title but acknowledged Lahore Qalandars’ strong momentum. “Lahore has built good momentum—if they maintain this level, they’ll be tough opponents. I’m from Lahore, so when Islamabad isn’t playing, I want Lahore to win,” he added.
Agha concluded by expressing confidence in Islamabad United’s promising start to PSL X, hoping the team can sustain its momentum throughout the tournament.
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