Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has urged the national team to embrace modern, high-intent cricket, warning that failure to adapt could leave the side struggling like Pakistan hockey once did.
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Since taking charge, Salman has pushed for a fearless style of play, stressing the need for aggressive batting in the powerplay, more attacking shots in the middle overs, and player roles designed around boundary-hitting. He said Pakistan has already fallen behind global trends in T20 cricket and must catch up quickly.
Team management has backed his approach, focusing on building a larger pool of players suited to this brand of cricket and separating formats to ensure T20 strategies are not influenced by other formats. Salman added that players should be picked for defined roles and given consistent support, even if the high-risk approach means occasional failures.
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Pakistan’s new style will be tested in the Asia Cup 2025, starting September 12 in Dubai against Oman, followed by a high-profile clash with India on September 14. The tournament will serve as an early test of Salman’s vision as the team builds toward the 2025 T20 World Cup.
