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| Born | (1993-11-23)23 November 1993 (age 32) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-armoff break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 247) | 16 July 2022 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 20 October 2025 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 236) | 16 August 2022 v Netherlands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 16 November 2025 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 67 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 117) | 14 November 2024 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 1 February 2026 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 67 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012/13 | Lahore Shalimar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2021 | Lahore Qalandars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Islamabad United(squad no. 279) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | Karachi Kings(squad no. 67) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Salman Ali Agha (born 23 November 1993) is a Pakistani international cricketer. He is a right-handedmiddle-orderbatter and a right-handedoff break spinbowler. He represents thePakistan national cricket team andcaptains theTwenty20 international side. He is also the vice-captain of theOne Day international team. In domestic cricket, he plays forSouthern Punjab, and forIslamabad United in thePakistan Super League.[1]
He made his international debut for thePakistan cricket team in July 2022, and is currently captain of thePakistan cricket team in the shortest format.[2]
In February 2013, he made hisfirst-class debut after playing for Lahore's Apollo Cricket Club for many years.[3]
In April 2018, he was named inFederal Areas' squad for the2018 Pakistan Cup.[4][5]
In June 2018, he was selected to play for the Edmonton Royals in the players' draft for theinaugural edition of theGlobal T20 Canada tournament.[6] He was the leading run-scorer in the tournament for the Edmonton Royals, with 218 runs in six matches.[7]
In September 2019, he was named inSouthern Punjab's squad for the2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament.[8]
In October 2021, he was named in thePakistan Shaheens squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.[9]
In January 2021, he was named in Pakistan'sTest squad fortheir series against South Africa.[10][11]
In March 2021, he was again named in Pakistan's Test squad, this time fortheir series against Zimbabwe.[12][13]
In June 2021, Salman was named in Pakistan'sOne Day International (ODI) squad forthe series against England.[14]
In June 2022, he was named in Pakistan's Test squad fortheir two-match series in Sri Lanka.[15] He made his Test debut during that series.[16] In the second match he was noted for his 62 off 126 balls in a losing match where other batters had struggled.[17]
In August 2022, he was named in Pakistan's ODI squad, fortheir tour of the Netherlands.[18] He made his ODI debut during that series.[19]
In December 2022,against New Zealand in Karachi, he scored his maiden Test hundred.[20] His innings helped Pakistan recover from a top-order collapse.[21]
In May 2023, during the 4th ODI of theNew Zealand tour of Pakistan, Agha played a key counter-attacking innings, scoring 58 runs off 43 balls to consolidate Pakistan’s dominance after an early slowdown. During a brief spell of pressure, using sweep and reverse-sweep shots and decisive footwork to regain momentum. He reached his half-century off 40 balls with a straight six offCole McConchie, also completing a 100-run partnership withBabar Azam. His aggressive batting in the middle overs turned the match in Pakistan’s favor, setting the foundation for the team’s total that secured the No. 1 ODI ranking for Pakistan.[22]
In July 2023, Agha was judged Player of the Series of thePakistani tour of Sri Lanka, Pakistan winning the Test series 2-0 (2), with Agha scoring 221 runs and taking 3 wickets. In the first Test in Galle, Agha played a vital supporting innings that helped Pakistan recover from 101 for 5 to a commanding total of 461 runs. Salman’s ability to counterattack and maintain scoring momentum allowedSaud Shakeel to settle and reach a double century, marking the partnership as one of the key turning points of the match.[23] In the second Test Agha would score an unbeaten 132* off 154 deliveries.
In November 2023, he was named in Pakistan squad for Australian test tour.[24] In August 2024, he was named in Pakistan's squad for test series against Bangladesh at home.[25]
In September 2024, he was named in Pakistan’s squad for their Test seriesagainst England at home. In October 2024, in the second Test at Multan, Agha played another crucial lower-order rescue act, scoring a counter-attacking half-century that turned a precarious position into a defendable total. Pakistan were struggling when Salman, batting with the tail, added 65 runs off 73 balls for the ninth wicket withSajid Khan, helping extend the lead close to 300.ESPNcricinfo's Danyal Rasool described him as "Pakistan’s get-out-of-jail-free card", noting that no batter had scored more runs at No. 7 or 8 in the current WTC cycle, and highlighting his repeated habit of salvaging innings when the top order collapses. Salman’s innings, marked by confident use of the sweep and a six over long-off to reach fifty, underlined his growing reputation as Pakistan’s most dependable lower-order batter.[26]
In December 2024, in the first ODIagainst South Africa in an away tour, Agha produced one of his finest all-round performances for Pakistan, earning thePlayer-of-the-Match award. He took 4 wickets with his part-time off-spin, dismantling South Africa’s top and middle order as they slumped from 70 for 0 to 88 for 4, before guiding Pakistan’s chase with an unbeaten 82. Coming in at 60 for 4, Salman steadied the innings in a 141-run partnership withSaim Ayub, using patience and placement to rebuild before accelerating in the death overs. He finished the match with a composed stand alongsideNaseem Shah, sealing the victory with a straight drive for four offMarco Jansen. In a gesture of sportsmanship, Salman handed his Player-of-the-Match award to Ayub, recognizing his partner’s debut century.[27]
In February 2025, during thePakistan Tri-Nation Series, Salman scored his maiden ODI hundred against South Africa.[28] It was a must win match against South Africa in a tri-nation series involving Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa cricket teams. Responding to South Africa's 352, it was Pakistan's highest successful ODI chase.[29] Agha hit 134 off 103 deliveries and also took two catches, including a one-handed dive to get rid offMatthew Breetzke who had looked dangerous. Agha was judgedPlayer of the Series.
In August 2025, Salman Ali Agha led Pakistan to a 2-1T20 series victory against the West Indies in Lauderhill, Florida. Although his personal performance with the bat was modest, his leadership was crucial to the team's success. He commended his bowlers, particularly the spinners, for their key role in the series win.
In November 2025, Pakistan took a 1–0 lead in the ODI home series against Sri Lanka with a narrow six-run win in Karachi thanks to Agha’s second ODI century, which rescued them from a slow start and set up a competitive total. Agha was declaredPlayer of the Match for his 105* (87).[30]
In February 2026, Agha was declaredPlayer of the Series for theAustralia’s 2025-26 tour of Pakistan, a T20I series which Pakistan won 3-0, for his 120 runs, having been the Player of the Match in the second match for his 76 (40).[31]
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