The Pakistan T20I team is not likely to continue with Salman Ali Agha as captain following the T20 World Cup 2026. The development arises from the Men in Green’s disappointing performances in the global event. Moreover, Agha has underperformed in crunch situations, resulting in the side getting dominated by the opposition on a few occasions. They are now virtually out of the semifinal race, and the call for a new Pakistan T20I captain is doing the rounds on social media. Let’s take a look at the performances of Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 and who could replace Salman Ali Agha as a new leader.
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Pakistan’s Concerning form in Big Games Under Salman Ali Agha
With Salman Ali Agha as captain since 2024, Pakistan have won 30 of their 49 games in the shortest format, which equals a winning percentage of 61.22. The record was boosted after Pakistan’s success in the bilateral series and the ongoing T20 World Cup was the second big tournament for him after the Asia Cup 2025.
The campaign of Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 began with a close victory against the Netherlands, where they sealed a 148-run chase. They followed it up with a 32-run win against the USA, who beat them in the last edition. The high-octane clash against India saw Pakistan succumbing to a shattering 61-run loss. The batting unit failed to rise to the challenge, as the side was all out for 114. A dominating 102-run victory against the Namibian side helped them qualify for the next stage. Then, their first Super 8 game against New Zealand was a washout, as both teams shared one point each.
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The second game against England was a must-win affair for the Pakistan side. The batters were decent, as the Men in Green posted a 164-run total. Although the bowlers did well by picking three wickets in the powerplay, they couldn’t keep up the pressure throughout the innings, as Harry Brook’s whirlwind knock of 100 helped the English side to progress to the semifinals.
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With just a solitary point in two games, Pakistan need to win their next game against Sri Lanka and New Zealand and sustain a heavy loss against England to have a slim chance of reaching the semifinal. Meanwhile, skipper Agha has returned with only 60 runs in five innings, while registering scores of 12, 1, 4, 38 & 5. With a worrying form and the team’s disappointing performances, the selectors are likely to reconsider their decision to choose Salman Ali Agha as captain.
Potential Candidates as New Pakistan T20I Captain
The announcement for the new Pakistan T20I captain is likely around the corner after the Salman Ali Agha-led side is approaching an exit from the T20 World Cup. A relatively young side has the absence of players who form the core of the team, produced strong performances and could fit the long-term vision. With Babar Azam not expected to be part of the T20I side after the marquee event, here are two players who could take up the leadership role of the T20I side.
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Shaheen Afridi
Although veteran pacer Shaheen Afridi has been inconsistent of late, he is an integral part of the Pakistan T20I side. He has even led the team in five games in 2024, but lost four of them. The disappointing results meant he was relieved from his role and was never back at the helm. However, Afridi’s four-wicket haul in the Super 8 game against England would have helped him reinstate trust in the minds of selectors. With his aggressive intent to take wickets in the powerplay and toe-crushing yorkers in the death, Afridi could be a lethal weapon as the new Pakistan T20I captain.
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Sahibzada Farhan
The opening batter, Sahibzada Farhan has been one of the most consistent batters for the Men in Green in the shortest format. He scored 217 runs to return as Pakistan’s top-scorer in the Asia Cup 2025, where they emerged as the runner-up. Meanwhile, Farhan is the top batter in the T20 World Cup with 283 runs in six appearances. He also became only the second Pakistani batter to score a T20 World Cup century, with his 100*-run knock against Namibia.
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Farhan has leadership experience in domestic cricket and could set the tone for the Men in Green in the power play. With reliable performances and optimum batting skills, he can be a strong captaincy option.
How Likely Is Salman Ali Agha Expected to be Removed from Captaincy?
According to former Pakistan pacers like Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Amir, Salman Ali Agha is likely to be sacked from his leadership role after a dismal performance of Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, former batter and captain Mohammad Hafeez questioned Agha’s tactics in the Super 8 game against England.
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Akhtar opined that the Pakistan Cricket Board didn’t have any long-term vision after they chose to elect Salman Ali Agha as captain. Meanwhile, Hafeez felt Agha failed to utilise the talent of strike bowler, Usman Tariq, by not allowing him to continue his overs after picking a wicket of Tom Banton in only his first over, which could have affected the scoring rate of the English side. With criticism from all quarters, Agha is expected to be released from his role due to tactical blunders and a lack of personal contributions to the side.
