NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s newly-appointed T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, has vowed to introduce a fearless approach in the shortest format as the team gears up for upcoming tournaments.
Named captain for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand starting on March 16, Agha emphasised the need for an aggressive style of play.
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“I am honoured to lead Pakistan, but it’s also a challenge,” Agha said after his appointment. “We have picked a largely young squad because we need to play fearless, high-risk cricket. Failures will come, but these players will have our full support and the freedom to express themselves.”

He stressed the importance of a mindset shift in T20 cricket, assuring players that they wouldn’t be dropped after a few failures. “Having Shadab Khan as vice-captain is beneficial, as we share the same aggressive mindset and will work together to develop attacking players,” he added.
Defending Shadab’s selection, Agha highlighted the need for quality all-rounders across formats. “Shadab’s experience is crucial. In modern cricket, you need players who can contribute with both bat and ball.”
Meanwhile, interim head coach Aaqib Javed clarified that while Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped from the T20 squad, they remain in contention for future assignments.
“We are focusing on a pool of 24-25 players with an eye on the Asia Cup and the 2026 T20 World Cup, rather than just the 15-16 selected for this tour,” he stated.
Pakistan are set to participate in the Asia Cup later this year before preparing for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026.