According to new media reports, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, is ‘dissatisfied’ with the performance of the Pakistan national cricket team in the tournament.
Mohsin Naqvi has decided to remove Salman Ali Agha from the captaincy
He is so disgusted with the performance that he has already decided to fire Salman Ali Agha from his current role. Some other seniors of the team, including Babar Azam, can also be targeted.
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Ahead of Pakistan’s crucial match against Sri Lanka for their final match of the Super 8, key updates regarding the team have broken out. It is believed that Naqvi will also have an informal quick chat with the head coach, Mike Hesson, regarding a possible change in the captaincy. As of now, it is learned that there are two names in the race to fill Agha’s shoes.
The final decision is expected to be made after the 2026 T20 World Cup
According to the PTI report, “Naqvi is not happy at all as this time he was assured by the selectors, team management and his close aides in the board that the team would do well in the World Cup.”
“Salman, Babar Azam, Usman Khan and a few others are likely to see the curtains on their international T20 careers after the World Cup,” the report said.
Established players like Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan can be considered as the successors of Salman Ali Agha. Even though nothing is final yet. PCB is expected to make a final call after the T20 World Cup 2026. If they qualify for the semi-finals, the players, especially Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha and Usman Khan, must try to produce a miraculous performance in front of winning goals.
So, after the World Cup, expect major changes in the Pakistan T20 lineup, the report said.
How can Pakistan still qualify for the semi-finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Today, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Balagolla, for their final Super 8 match. As per the Group 2 points table scenario, the Agha-led team can still qualify for the semi-finals if they manage to beat Sri Lanka by a wide margin.
They will need to confirm 3 points and a Net Run Rate above +1,390 to progress to the next stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, surpassing New Zealand. New Zealand is currently in second place in the group with 3 points and a Net Run Rate of +1,390. So the Men in Green have no choice but to beat Sri Lanka without any fuss.
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