This is not Babar Azam's team: Pakistan captain warns Gautam Gambhir's India

Pakistan National Cricket Team captain Salman Ali Agha has delivered a strong message to Gautam Gambhir and the India National Cricket Team ahead of their high-profile clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Salman Ali Agha has made it crystal clear that the current Pakistan National Cricket Team is a far different side than the one Babar Azam led in the past, as they are aiming to roar and win the Asia Cup 2025 trophy in the UAE. They will kick off their campaign on September 12 against Oman in Dubai.

Salman Ali Aghan declares war on past failures ahead of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash

He openly admitted that the Men in Green’s poor cricketing approach over the last two years has disappointed fans and damaged the team’s image and legacy, so they are now on a mission to rebuild that legacy and make their fans proud of the national team.

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Salman Ali Agha said at the press conference, "It's understandable why people don't want to watch cricket. People have every right to complain about the kind of cricket we played from 2023 to 2025. We played in a way that damaged our legacy, and if the fans are upset, they have a valid reason.”

The Pakistan captain has warned that if the team doesn’t adopt an inspiring and competitive style, they may lose their fans, and upcoming players will not have any role models to emulate.

Salman further noted, “It is very important to play this brand of cricket so that our future generations can watch it and play the same way, because other teams have already gone far ahead.”

Salman Ali Agha vows to win back fans with bold leadership and big performances

Pakistan's T20I captain also talked about leadership beyond just cricketing strategies. Salman said that a captain must communicate with fans in a way that resonates.

He noted that the Pakistani fans are passionate and hungry for success, and he will make sure to rebuild trust with the match-winning performances.

Salman signed off by saying, “I listened to other sports icons and learned that if you are the captain of Pakistan, you should speak in a way that reaches the people, because fans wait for you and they are passionate, so your message should reach them properly.”

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Notably, Salman has a mixed result so far as the Pakistan captain, winning 12 of his 22 T20Is so far. He was named Pakistan’s T20I captain in March 2025, and they have lost only two series under his captaincy. The Men in Green won the rest of the three T20I series under Aghan so far.

India-Pakistan tickets at unbelievable prices still unsold

With just days to go before the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan game, tickets are still up for grabs, which is quite surprising. It is being said that the jaw-dropping prices are the reason for the unsold tickets. With select VIP suites going for more than Rs 2.5 lakh for just two spots, the VIP East Suites are priced at an eye-watering Rs 257,815.

The Royal Box is available for Rs 230,700 for two, while the Sky Box East comes in at Rs 167,851. Platinum seats cost Rs 75,659, the Grand Lounge is listed at Rs 41,153, and Pavilion West comes at Rs 28,174. The cheapest option, General East, still demands nearly Rs 10,000 for two tickets.