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Pakistan strips Agha of T20 captaincy ahead of Sri Lanka tour
Pakistan's cricket board has removed Salman Ali Agha as T20 captain and excluded him from the squad for this month's Sri Lanka series. The decision was announced alongside squad selections for the T20 matches and an ODI tri-series involving Sri Lanka and England.
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Pakistan cricket authorities made significant changes to their leadership structure on Monday, dropping Salman Ali Agha from the T20 captaincy and omitting him entirely from the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
The Pakistan Cricket Board revealed the decision while announcing squads for the bilateral T20 series against Sri Lanka and a one-day international tri-series that will also feature England. The changes mark a notable shift in the team's composition as it prepares for matches later this month.
Farhan Akhtar has been handed the T20 captaincy role for the Sri Lanka series, taking over from Agha. The specific reasons behind Agha's removal were not detailed by the board, though squad rotations and performance considerations are common factors in such decisions.
The tour represents an important opportunity for Pakistan to assess its T20 squad ahead of upcoming international commitments. The tri-series format will provide competitive experience against two strong opponents in contrasting conditions.