‘Don’t have time to prove anyone wrong’ – Salman Ali Agha on his century celebration

Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha clarified that his viral century celebration against Sri Lanka was dedicated to his young son rather than aimed at answering critics. Marking his return to the ODI setup, the 32-year-old scored 107 off 90 balls at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 18, 2026, propelling Pakistan to 305 all out and securing a 37-run win in the tri-series fixture.

Agha's fourth ODI century followed a difficult period in which he was removed from the Test squad and stripped of captaincy duties during the England tour. He emphasized that he is not trying to prove anyone wrong or send messages, crediting five recent domestic first-class matches with restoring his confidence and love for the game.