Salman Ali Agha’s position as captain of Pakistan’s T20 team is reportedly stirring debate within the corridors of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to seasoned sports journalist Saleem Khaliq, the board’s top brass appears split into two camps, one backing Agha’s continuation, the other pushing for a change in leadership.
The controversy stems from both Agha’s personal form and the team’s inconsistent performances, with the 2025 Asia Cup serving as the latest flashpoint. Although Pakistan reached the final, many within the PCB remain unconvinced by the team’s overall progress. Salman Agha himself had a forgettable tournament, scoring just 72 runs in seven matches at an average of 12.00 and a strike rate of 80.89. His numbers have raised eyebrows not just about his captaincy, but his place in the playing XI.
Under his leadership, Pakistan has played 30 T20Is, winning 17, a win percentage of 56.67%. However, repeated losses to India have highlighted the gap between Pakistan and top-tier sides, adding fuel to the debate.
Despite the setbacks, the PCB selection committee and head coach Mike Hesson are reportedly still backing Salman Ali Agha as the T20 captain. In a recent internal review meeting, selectors defended the under-fire skipper, even drawing parallels with India’s Suryakumar Yadav, who also scored just 72 runs in the Asia Cup. Hesson is said to have emphasized the importance of leadership continuity, especially with the T20 World Cup looming in February 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
That said, the board remains divided. Shaheen Afridi’s name has resurfaced as a potential replacement, but insiders suggest that selectors and coaching staff aren’t keen on reinstating him. Deliberations are ongoing, and the delay in announcing the T20 squad for the South Africa series has only added to the suspense.
For now, Salman Ali Agha retains the support of Hesson and the selectors. But sources indicate that the PCB is closely monitoring the team’s upcoming performances, a sign that Agha’s captaincy could be entering its most critical phase yet.
He is not a wise captain, wisdom is the first and foremost important criteria. He hand over a win situation to a loss ,miserable loss.even in the last game could have been won adopting right strategy. He is failure a big failure.
Pakistan caption saliman is not strong mind and startgy not any invention in batting style a lot of mistakes in batting line who is any function is not good.so the capitency must be changed.new caption name is reasonable Mr.razwan.fakher.or baber .hasan Nawaz must be the part of t20 team.ashiacup performance is bad but overall very nice batting style and good strike rate.must be included the Faheem asraf in t 20 team.hussain talat batting style is very good so included the One day team.pakistani players can not read the situation in batting line so must be take the lectures from Senior players or koches
New player.( Mr.naeem. who is Lahore qalander player)give the chance in t20 formate.his batting style so nice also strike rate is batter .
Wisdom and vision are essential. Both great leaders like Mian Dad and charismatic figures like Imran Khan are considered. Body language plays aq significant role about team morale. Salman Agha doesn’t have such a character.