Watch- Salman Ali Agha turns Rohit Sharma, abuses Afghanistan players on LIVE TV

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha abused Afghanistan players with offensive local slang during the Tri-Series final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 7. Salman was caught on the stump microphone using offensive local slang directed at Afghanistan players, and the clip went viral on social media.

Afghanistan’s spin bowlers troubled Pakistan’s batting lineup in the summit clash. They restricted the Men in Green to just 141 runs in the first innings. Veteran batter Fakhar Zaman was Pakistan’s top scorer with 27 runs off 26 balls. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad shared five wickets between them.

However, Salman Ali Agha motivated his team with tactical guidance. Mohammad Nawaz claimed a hat-trick as Pakistan consistently took wickets, eventually winning the match by 75 runs to lift the Tri-Series trophy.

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Salman Ali Agha Caught Using Abusive Language Against Afghanistan Players

Pakistan received a big confidence boost ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 with its win over Afghanistan. The rivalry between the two teams has been intense in recent years, so both sides came into the game pumped.

Salman Ali Agha was particularly animated on the field. During breaks between overs, his stump mic caught him using strong local language while motivating his teammates.

The clip quickly went viral on social media. Some fans found Agha’s fiery words funny and entertaining, while others were surprised that a captain would use such language during an international match. Overall, the match was a mix of high-stakes cricket and heated emotions.

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Match Summary ft Agha Salman #PAKvAFG #PakvsAfg
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— Amir (@khano_3) September 7, 2025

Salman Ali Agha’s Batting Form Remains a Concern Ahead of Asia Cup

Salman Ali Agha has struggled with the bat in recent matches ahead of the Asia Cup. In the tri-series, he managed only 109 runs across five innings at an average of 27.25 and a strike rate of 118.48. His best score came in the opening game against Afghanistan, where he scored an unbeaten 53 off 36 balls.

Agha could muster just 24 runs from 27 deliveries in the final. Notably, he did clear the boundary twice off Rashid Khan. Overall, he has scored 489 runs in 25 T20 international matches at an average of 27.17 and a strike rate of 116.43, including four half-centuries with a top score of 56.

The 31-year-old will look to improve his form when Pakistan begin their Asia Cup campaign in September in the UAE. Pakistan has been placed in Group A along with India, the UAE, and Oman.

Our Focus Was Always on Preparing for the Asia Cup - Salman Ali Agha

Pakistan have registered 10 wins in their last 13 T20Is since Mike Hesson was appointed white-ball coach in May. Salman Ali Agha said that the team has momentum heading into the Asia Cup, where Pakistan will open their campaign against Oman on September 12.

"This series was tough for us here in Sharjah, but our focus was always on preparing for the Asia Cup," Ali Agha said during the post-match presentation at the tri-series final

"Of course, we wanted to win, but the bigger goal was preparation. As a team, we’ve been building well since the Bangladesh series. We’re in good shape, and I believe we’re fully ready for the Asia Cup."

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