SIALKOT:
Famend cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle expressed his admiration for Pakistan’s all-rounder and vice-captain, Salman Ali Agha.
Throughout a dialogue on his YouTube channel, Bhogle highlighted Salman’s potential as a participant who can considerably contribute to Pakistan’s cricketing future.
“I do know Pakistan likes Saud Shakeel, however once I noticed one other younger participant on the finish of final 12 months right here in Australia, I simply thought, ‘He can bowl and he can undoubtedly batextra of a batter than a bowlerhowever he’s some participant,'” stated Bhogle.
“I’m very joyful that it has began to get mirrored within the numbers, and it’s Salman Ali Agha. I hope we see extra of him,” he added.
The 31-year-old cricketer’s profession trajectory has been nothing wanting outstanding.
The 12 months 2024 marked a breakthrough for the all-rounder as he constantly excelled with each bat and ball.
Following Babar Azam’s resignation, Mohammad Rizwan was named Pakistan’s white-ball captain, whereas Salman Ali Agha appointed as vice-captain.
Agha’s management potential was additional showcased when he captained the group in a three-match T20I collection towards Zimbabwe.
Beneath his captaincy, Pakistan clinched the collection 2-1.
His all-round capabilities made him a invaluable asset for Pakistan. In 9 ODI matches final 12 months, he scored 209 runs and claimed 11 wickets.
His efficiency within the Take a look at format was equally commendable.
He scored 454 runs in seven matches at a powerful common of 41.47, together with 4 half-centuries and a century.
Within the first ODI towards South Africa on December 17, 2024, the 31-year-old shone with an unbeaten 82* off 90 balls and took 4 wickets, incomes the Participant of the Match award.