In a surprising move, the new captain of the Pakistan cricket team Salman Ali Agha has sparked controversy by wearing a New York (NY) cap instead of the traditional Pakistan cap. This unconventional choice of headgear has raised eyebrows among fans.
Salman Ali Agha, who was appointed to lead the Pakistan team in the 20 overs format, was seen wearing the NY cap during the press conference. While some have defended the captain’s choice as a personal preference, others have criticized it as a lack of respect for the national team and its traditions.
The controversy surrounding Salman Ali Agha’s cap has raised concerns that it may be a distraction from the team’s performance on the field. With the team facing a tough schedule ahead, fans and critics are calling for the captain to focus on leading the team to victory rather than making headlines with his fashion choices.
Pakistan announces squad for the New Zealand tour
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, scheduled to take place in 2025. In a surprise move, Salman Ali Agha has been named the captain of the T20I team, marking a new era in Pakistan’s cricket leadership.
The Pakistan squad for the New Zealand tour includes a mix of experienced players and young talent. The team will be led by Salman Ali Agha in the T20I format, while the ODI team will be captained by Mohammad Rizwan.
The New Zealand tour schedule includes five T20Is starting on 16 March at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The ODI series begins on 29 March at McLean Park in Napier.
Pakistan T20 Squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan.
Pakistan ODI Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr., Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sufyan Moqim and Tayyab Tahir.
