#SalmanAliAgha Set to Lead Pakistan Across Formats

Prominent media houses in Pakistan have reported that #SalmanAliAgha is likely to be appointed as the national team’s captain across all three formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. While the news may come as a surprise to some, it actually makes sense. 

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Strong T20 Leadership and Underperforming Captains in Other Formats

Agha Salman has recently demonstrated his leadership potential in the T20 format, where he has earned praise for being a calm, composed, and tactically sound captain. His ability to unite players stands in contrast to the struggles of Pakistan’s current captains in other formats.

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One Captain Strategy Often Works for Pakistan

Historically, Pakistan has often performed better with one captain across all formats. It provides stability, consistency in selection, and a clear vision across formats—something that has been missing in recent months. Appointing Agha as the all-format captain could help streamline decision-making and create a stronger team identity.

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Rizwan and Shan’s Struggles Pave the Way For #SalmanAliAgha

While Rizwan was initially seen as a favorite to take over the full-time captaincy, his exclusion from the T20 squad and a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign have weakened his case. Shan Masood has also failed to impress as a Test leader. In contrast, Agha’s solid performances across formats and growing reputation as a team-oriented leader make him the most viable candidate to lead Pakistan forward.