Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, expressed confidence in his team’s abilities ahead of the tri-nation series in Sharjah, UAE. “We’re shaping up well,” Agha said, emphasizing the team’s focus on playing good cricket and winning matches. Pakistan will face Afghanistan in the series’ opening match on August 29, followed by matches against the UAE and Afghanistan.
Key Highlights of the Tri-Series:
– Participating Teams: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE
– Schedule:
– August 29: Afghanistan vs. Pakistan
– August 30: UAE vs. Pakistan
– September 1: Afghanistan vs. UAE
– September 2: Pakistan vs. Afghanistan
– September 4: Pakistan vs. UAE
– September 5: Afghanistan vs. UAE
– September 7: Final
– Asia Cup Connection: The tri-series serves as a warm-up for the Asia Cup, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE
Agha highlighted the team’s transition, with former skippers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan out of the T20 squad. Despite recent losses, Agha remains optimistic about the team’s performance, stating, “The team is playing good cricket at the moment, and I am hopeful we will continue to deliver strong performances.” Afghanistan’s captain, Rashid Khan, has also expressed confidence in his team, emphasizing unity among supporters during the matches
