‘Captain Bana Diya Jiska Strike Rate Sirf …’: Shahid Afridi explodes PCB on the appointment of Salman Agha | Cricket news
New Delhi: Shahid Afridi criticized the decision of Pakistan Cricket Management to appoint Salman Agha as captain of the T20i team. Under the direction of Agha, Pakistan has experienced difficulties and has faced many criticisms of former players and cricket experts.Agha received Captain T20i during the end of the end of 2024 in Zimbabwe and now led the team in the 2025 Asian Cup, where his captain was exposed to a meticulous examination.
Under its command, Pakistan lost its two games against India in the tournament. They dropped by seven counters in the group phase and were defeated again in the super confrontation by six counters, leaving fans and frustrated experts.“Koi Baat Nahi, Time Lo, Soch Ke Decision lo, Aur Phir Us Stande Ko Sahi Jagah Pe Bitha Do, decision Sahi Ho Jayenge. Ab Salman Ali Agha Mujhe, Ab aap Soch Lo, Salman Ali Agha Mujhe Bahut Pasand Hai. Odis Ke Andar, Haan, Agar Aap Kahoge Captain Salman Ali Agha Ka Naam Lunga [It’s okay, take your time, make a decision after thinking, and then put the right person in the right place — the decisions will turn out fine. Now, as for Salman Ali Agha, you know, I really like him. In ODIs, yes, if you ask me for a captain, I would take Salman Ali Agha’s name]”Said Afridi.“AB T20 Ke Andar, ek Captain Bana Diya Jiska Sirf strike rates 79 Hai. Toh 79 ke punch rat Ko Aap Kaise Captain Bana Rahe Hoi? Hai? [Now, in T20s, you’ve made a captain whose strike rate is only 79. How can you make someone with a 79 strike rate a captain? What kind of example does that set for others on how fast they should play?]””“Toh kehne ka matlab ye hai ki time lo, jo bhi captain banana hai, time lo. Phir decides karege. [So the point is — take time when choosing a captain. Don’t rush, there’s no hurry. Moving forward, we can continue with Rizwan, it’s no problem, and then decide later. He is a teammate after all]”Added the former Pakistani captain.Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka during their next Super Four Clash on Tuesday.
