Salman Ali Agha Explains Why He Backs Babar For World Cup

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha left little room for doubt while speaking at Gaddafi Stadium. He reminded critics that form should be judged in context, not clipped highlights or selective stats.

Since returning to the side, Babar Azam delivered meaningful runs. One knock earned Player of the Match recognition. Another steadied Pakistan when the chase looked fragile. Agha stressed those moments still carry weight inside the dressing room.

Conditions Matter More Than Chatter

Agha addressed Babar’s modest Big Bash League run without dodging the issue. Australian pitches behave differently. Timing shift and shot selections often change. Pakistan’s captain argued that overseas league struggles should not overshadow contributions made in national colours.

What counts, he said, is output for Pakistan in T20s. In that frame, Babar’s recent efforts tick the right boxes. That reasoning sits at the heart of why Salman backs Babar in the T20 World Cup squad, even as debates rage online.

Roles Over Reputation

The captain also outlined how Pakistan views batting roles. Openers stay fixed. Middle-order positions bend with match situations. He believes sometimes control wins games and sometimes power does.

Babar’s role remains clearly defined as Pakistan heads into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This will be his fourth appearance on the global stage. 

Pakistan begins their campaign in Colombo, with all group fixtures scheduled in Sri Lanka. For Agha, the plan is simple: trust proven players and stick to roles.