Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Shadab Khan Reportedly Set to Replace Salman Ali Agha
Reports say Pakistan may choose a new captain for its T20 cricket team.
Shadab Khan is said to be the leading candidate to replace Salman Ali Agha.
Agha might also miss the team for Pakistan’s upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
That series is planned for October 9 to 13.
Sahibzada Farhan could become the vice-captain if Shadab gets the job.
The report says Pakistan may give more places to younger players.
It also says fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are unlikely to be picked for the series.
The article describes these decisions as reported plans, not as officially confirmed appointments.
Reports say the Pakistan Cricket Board plans to replace Salman Ali Agha as T20I captain with Shadab Khan.
Agha may also be left out of Pakistan’s squad for the three-match home series against Sri Lanka.
The series is scheduled to take place from October 9 to 13.
Sahibzada Farhan is reportedly the leading candidate to become Shadab’s vice-captain.
The report says younger players may be favored, while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are unlikely to be selected.
- Who
- Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, reported successor Shadab Khan, and possible vice-captain Sahibzada Farhan.
- What
- The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly considering replacing Agha with Shadab as T20I captain.
- When
- The report was published October 4, 2026; the Sri Lanka series is scheduled for October 9–13.
- Where
- Pakistan; the upcoming series against Sri Lanka is described as a home series.
- Why
- The article does not state a specific reason for the reported captaincy change.
- Reported incoming captain
- Shadab Khan
- Current captain named in report
- Salman Ali Agha
- Possible vice-captain
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Upcoming opponent
- Sri Lanka
- Series format and length
- Three T20 Internationals
- Scheduled dates
- October 9–13, 2026
- Senior bowlers reportedly unlikely to be selected
- Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf