Legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has put out a daring claim regarding who he believes could change into the “poster boy” of Pakistan cricket. Pakistan are the hosts of the Champions Trophy 2025, and it marks the primary time the nation is hosting a significant ICC event in nearly three many years. Ahead of the tournament, Ashwin singled out one player to star for the hosts through the event. The twist is, it wasn’t star batter Babar Azam or captain and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan.
As a substitute, Ashwin stated that 31-year-old all-rounder Salman Ali Agha could find yourself surpassing the legacy of Babar and Rizwan.
“I’m enthusiastic about two players. Tayyab Tahir and Salman Ali Agha. What a player Salman Agha is. He has quality and pressure-handling ability,” Ashwin said, speaking on his Hindi-language YouTube channel ‘Ash ki Baat‘.
Ashwin identified the qualities that Salman Ali Agha has as to why he thinks he could change into an enormous player for Pakistan.
“I’m seeing a Pakistani player with on-field presence for the primary time in a few years. I actually hope he doesn’t go like a number of the other players did. He could change into the poster boy for Pakistan cricket. I consider he has a lot ability that he can surpass Babar Azam and Rizwan,” Ashwin added.
In 34 ODIs for Pakistan, Agha has smashed 957 runs at a mean of over 45. He has also taken 16 wickets, making him a potent all-round option for them.
Recently, Agha slammed 134 and masterminded a chase of 353 for Pakistan against South Africa.
“I’m undecided about his exact age but I’m a fan of his game. He has the skill to play every kind of shots,” Ashwin stated.
Salman Ali Agha made his debut for Pakistan in Tests and ODIs only in 2022, but has now established himself as arguably their most significant player for team balance. Agha has also hit three centuries in 21 Test matches for Pakistan, whilst also picking up 19 wickets.
Pakistan face Latest Zealand, India and Bangladesh through the Champions Trophy 2025, with the sport against India happening in Dubai.
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