Free extension for sports fans

Salman Ali Agha sacked, Shaheen Afridi dropped, Babar Azam retained in Pakistan T20I squad

The Pakistan National Cricket Team has been in Japan for the Asian Games 2026. They have yet to play a game, as they have qualified for the semi-finals after all the matches have been washed out due to their high…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:16 AM
Salman Ali Agha sacked, Shaheen Afridi dropped, Babar Azam retained in Pakistan T20I squad
Key Things to Know
  • Salman Ali Agha is reportedly being removed as Pakistan T20I captain and dropped from the team.
  • Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf have also been dropped from the T20I squad.
  • Babar Azam will be retained in Pakistan's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Salman Ali Agha is set to be removed as Pakistan's T20I captain and dropped from the team, according to reports from Geo News. The major leadership reshuffle also reportedly sees fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf dropped from the squad, while Babar Azam will be retained for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

Shadab Khan and Sahibzada Farhan are reported to be the leading candidates to take over the T20I captaincy. The wholesale changes follow Pakistan's failure to reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, alongside poor form across other formats.

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.