Pakistan’s T20I series loss against Bangladesh may have stung fans, but captain Salman Ali Agha isn’t shying away from the tough questions. Instead, he’s choosing to address them head-on with honesty, perspective, and a touch of optimism.

‘Not Ideal Wickets for Preparation’

In the post-match press conference following Pakistan’s 74-run win in the third T20I, Salman was quick to admit the team’s shortcomings. But he also pointed to the nature of the pitches as a major talking point.

“These pitches are not ideal for preparing for the Asia Cup and World Cup,” he said, referring to the low and slow tracks in Bangladesh. “I don’t think we will get such wickets going forward.”

Subcontinental conditions are always tricky, but even by those standards, the surfaces used in this series weren’t exactly ideal for white-ball cricket. That said, Salman Ali Agha made it clear that regardless of the pitch, the team’s job is to perform.

“I don’t think we’ll face such conditions later. But whatever conditions come our way, we shouldn’t focus on that; our job is to perform,” he added.

Execution, Not Intent, Was the Issue

Pakistan did manage to avoid a clean sweep, thanks largely to Sahibzada Farhan’s explosive 63 off 41 balls in the final game. His knock gave Pakistan a solid 178-run total, which the bowlers then defended with ease, bowling Bangladesh out for just 104.

But even that convincing win couldn’t mask what had gone wrong earlier.

“We had assessed things, but our execution of the plan wasn’t up to the mark,” Salman admitted.

It wasn’t about strategy or effort; the team just didn’t deliver when it mattered most. One of the key messages Salman tried to get across was that this team is still under construction.

“We are trying to build a strong unit, and as we continue to follow the process, things will improve,” he said.

There’s no denying that Pakistan cricket has often been plagued by inconsistency. One series shows promise, the next one falls flat. But Salman believes that things are heading in the right direction, and that consistency will come with time and hard work.

“Our consistency is not where it should be,” he noted. “We discuss it and work on it. As players and as a team, we are all working hard to make our performances more consistent.”

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