We are here to win, Salman Agha confident ahead of New Zealand series
Cricket
Salman acknowledged the fans’ disappointment with Pakistan’s recent performances
CHRISTCHURCH (Dunya News) - Pakistan’s newly appointed T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, has expressed confidence ahead of the series, stating that the team has come to win and will play good cricket.
Speaking at a press conference in Christchurch, Salman acknowledged the fans’ disappointment with Pakistan’s recent performances. “Pakistani fans are not happy because we haven’t played good cricket. We neither met their expectations nor played up to our own standards,” he admitted.
He emphasised that despite being a newly formed team, it still possesses a strong combination with experienced players. “Having a new team doesn’t mean we are weak. We have senior players as well, and we are here to win by playing quality cricket,” he added.
Discussing the pitch conditions at Hagley Oval, Salman mentioned that while it appears green, spinners could also find assistance. He praised Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf for their strong T20 performances but acknowledged the absence of Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub. “We will miss Fakhar and Saim as they are key players. However, they are recovering quickly and should be back for upcoming series,” he stated.
The captain also recognised the contributions of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to Pakistan cricket and highlighted efforts to build a new team combination. However, he noted that the playing XI for the first match is yet to be decided.
