By Zainab Shafiq 
The spotlight fell on Pakistan’s T20I captain in Dubai as Salman Ali Agha spoke with confidence about his team’s readiness for the upcoming Asia Cup. During the official trophy unveiling, where all eight participating captains gathered, Salman stressed that the squad is in high spirits and prepared to face the challenges ahead. His message was clear, Pakistan will compete with belief even in the absence of seasoned campaigners Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
A Confident Captain Ahead of the Tournament
” I think we are playing good cricket. We started a few months ago, and now things are coming together. As a team, we are playing well and looking forward to this tournament. Everyone is very excited,” Salman said while addressing the media.
When asked about stepping into the competition without two of Pakistan’s most experienced names, Salman explained that while the gap is noticeable, the team’s recent record reflects growing strength.
“It’s been good. We’ve been playing good cricket for the last four months. We won three out of four series, so we are doing really well as a team. At the same time, we are very excited. For many of us, it will be our first tournament of this magnitude, but we are ready for the challenge,” he added.
The statement has generated buzz, with fans rallying behind their new captain. Salman Ali Agha speaks on Asia Cup 2025 preparation not only as a leader stepping up but also as a motivator shaping Pakistan’s future in T20 cricket.
Asia Cup Groups and Big Matches
The 15th edition of the Asia Cup will be played in the T20I format, featuring Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman, UAE, and Hong Kong. Group A includes Pakistan, India, Oman, and the host UAE. India’s journey begins against the UAE on September 10 in Dubai before they clash with Pakistan on September 14 at the same venue. Their final group fixture is against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. The top two from each group will move into the Super Four stage, which will determine the finalists for September 28 in Dubai.
With the trophy now unveiled and captains setting the tone, Salman Ali Agha speaks on Asia Cup 2025 preparation as a rallying call for Pakistan, ensuring that expectations remain high as the countdown begins.
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