In a surprising move, the new captain of the Pakistan cricket team Salman Ali Agha has sparked controversy by wearing a New York Yankees (NY) cap instead of the national team cap. This choice of headgear has raised eyebrows among fans who believe that he is not taking his job as a Pakistani captain seriously.
31-year-old Salman Ali Agha, who was appointed to lead the Pakistan team in the 20 overs format, was seen wearing the US baseball team cap during the press conference. While some have defended the captain's choice as a personal preference, others have criticized it as a lack of respect for the national team and its traditions.
The controversy surrounding Salman Ali Agha's cap has raised concerns that it may be a distraction from the team's performance on the field. With the team facing a tough schedule ahead, fans and critics are calling for the captain to focus on leading the team to victory rather than making headlines with his fashion choices.
Here's how the fans reacted to the controversy:
Pakistan announces squad for the New Zealand tour
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, scheduled to take place in 2025. In a surprise move, Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the T20I captain, with Shadab Khan as his deputy. Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead the ODI side, with Agha serving as vice-captain.
The Pakistan squad for the New Zealand tour includes a mix of experienced players and young talent. The New Zealand tour schedule includes five T20Is starting on 16 March at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The ODI series begins on 29 March at McLean Park in Napier.
Pakistan T20 Squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan.
Pakistan ODI Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr., Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sufyan Moqim and Tayyab Tahir.
