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Ahead of the Asia Cup, Pakistan's new T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, faced scrutiny after a journalist's comment about Afghanistan's T20 World Cup performance sparked a viral reaction. As Agha leads a young team, Pakistan aims to regain consistency in the upcoming tri-series against Afghanistan and UAE.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced its squad for the upcoming UAE tri-series and Asia Cup 2025, surprisingly omitting Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated the decision was made by selectors based on merit, emphasizing a focus on power-hitters and a long-term vision to introduce new talent. Salman Ali Agha will captain the team.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially banned participation in future World Championship of Legends tournaments, citing biased treatment from WCL following India Legends' withdrawal from their semi-final match against Pakistan. The PCB criticised WCL's response as hypocritical, accusing them of prioritising political and commercial interests over sporting neutrality and fair play.