Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga abused Afghanistan players along with aggressive local Slang during the Tri-series final at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 7 September. Salman was caught on the stump microphone using an aggressive local slang directed on Afghanistan players, and the clip on social media went viral.
Afghanistan spin bowlers harassed Pakistan’s batting lineup at Summit Clash. He limited men to only 141 runs in green in the first innings. Veteran batsman Fakhar Zaman was Pakistan’s top scorer with 27 runs off 26 balls. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed shared five wickets between them.
However, Salman Ali Aga inspired his team with strategic guidance. Mohammad Nawaz claimed a hat-trick as Pakistan took consecutive wickets, eventually won by 75 runs to lift the Tri-Series Trophy.
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Salman Ali Aga caught using derogatory language against Afghanistan players
Pakistan got a great confidence in the Asia Cup 2025 with its victory over Afghanistan. In recent years, rivalry between the two teams has been intense, so both sides came to the game.
Salman Ali was especially animated at Aga Maidan. During the break between the overs, his stump Mike caught him using a strong local language inspiring his comrades.
The clip quickly went viral on social media. Some fans found Agha’s fiery words funny and entertaining, while others were surprised that a captain would use such a language during an international match. Overall, the match was a mixture of high-to-up cricket and warm emotions.
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Match summary ft aga Salman #Pakvafg #Pakvsafg
pic.twitter.com/rysaakkhj0– Amir (@khano_3) September 7, 2025
The form of Salman Ali Agha’s batting is a matter of concern ahead of the Asia Cup
Salman Ali Aga has fought with the bat in recent matches before the Asia Cup. In the three-series, he managed only 109 runs in five innings and a strike rate of 118.48 in five innings at an average of 27.25. His best score came in the initial game against Afghanistan, where he scored 53 runs off 36 balls.
The Aga could score only 24 runs in the final with 27 delivery. In particular, he cleaned Seema twice from Rashid Khan. Overall, he has scored an average of 489 runs in 25 T20 Internationals of 27.17 and has a strike rate of 116.43, including four half -centuries with a top score of 56.
The 31 -year -old, when Pakistan started its Asia Cup campaign in UAE in September, will see to improve its form. Pakistan is placed in Group A along with India, UAE and Oman.
Our focus was always on the preparation of the Asia Cup – Salman Ali Aga
Pakistan has won 10 wins in its last 13 T20s as Mike Hessen was appointed a white-ball coach in May. Salman Ali Aga said that the team has increased the pace in the Asia Cup, where Pakistan will open its campaign against Oman on 12 September.
Ali Aga said during the presentation after the match in the TRAI-series final, “This series was difficult for us in Sharjah here, but our focus was always on the preparation of the Asia Cup.”
“Of course, we wanted to win, but the big goal was prepared. As a team, we are building well since the Bangladesh series. We are in good shape, and I believe that we are fully prepared for the Asia Cup.”
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