Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha's fitness has come under the scanner ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 opener against Oman on September 12, Friday at the Dubai International Stadium. With the big match against India on Sunday, the all-rounder's neck was seen covered with a tape, raising questions about whether he has any injury.
Pakistan's young guns will open their campaign against Oman on Friday in Dubai and will hope to set the tone early for a successful tournament. The Men in Green will carry the confidence from the tri-series victory against Afghanistan and UAE recently.
Watch the below video as Agha could be seen slightly in pain while walking for a practice session:
"If someone wants to be aggressive on the field, they are more than welcome to do that" - Salman Ali Agha
During the recent Asia Cup 2025 captain's press conference, the spin-bowling all-rounder was asked whether the players need to be instructed to keep their tempers in control during the match against India. Agha gave the below response, as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo:
"You don't need to say anything to any player. Everyone is different individually. If someone wants to be aggressive on the field, they are more than welcome to do that. When it comes to fast bowlers, they are always aggressive and you can't stop them because that's what keeps them going. From my side, there is no instruction to anyone, as long as it stays on the field."
India and Pakistan will face one another on September 14, Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium on the backdrop of a recent military skirmish. Hence, the venue is expected to be jampacked.
