Pakistan captain Salman Agha has clarified that the team’s decision to skip its high-profile group-stage match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was taken by the government, leaving players with no role in the matter.
Pakistan rode on a fighting century from Salman Agha and four wickets from Haris Rauf to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening one-day international in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had "disrespected cricket" while Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained his side were denied the trophy after winning a fraught Asia Cup overshadowed by ill feeling on both sides.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha condemned India's refusal to shake hands with their arch-rivals, calling it "not good for cricket" before Sunday's high-stakes Asia Cup final in Dubai.
Players, coaches, and team management from both Bangladesh and Pakistan observed a one-minute silence ahead of the second T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) on Tuesday, in tribute to the victims of Monday’s tragic fighter jet crash at Milestone School & College in Dhaka.
In an emotional backdrop marked by national mourning, Bangladesh created history by securing their first-ever T20I series victory against Pakistan.
The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Dhaka ahead of a three-match T20I series against hosts Bangladesh. As the two sides prepare to clash, Pakistan captain Salman Agha has made it clear that his team is not taking Bangladesh lightly, especially on their home turf.
The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Dhaka to play a three-match T20I series against hosts Bangladesh, with matches scheduled for July 20, 22, and 24 — all to be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.