Karachi Kings pacer Hasan Ali (Left) and Islamabad United batter Sahibzada Farhan. — Instagram/Karachikings/Islamabadunited
KARACHI: Pakistan T20I skipper Salman Ali Agha, who’s a part of Islamabad United, has hinted at potential nationwide workforce comebacks for pacer Hasan Ali and batter Sahibzada Farhan, citing their spectacular performances within the ongoing Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL).
“My effort is to perform for Islamabad United while also monitoring players who could serve Pakistan in future,” Agha mentioned. “I’ll be watching the form and fitness of players who might play for Pakistan in future under my captaincy.”
Whereas not naming particular younger gamers, Agha notably famous Ali’s bowling and Farhan’s performances, hinting they had been in rivalry for nationwide workforce returns.
“Only 2-3 matches have been played so far – it’s early in the tournament,” he mentioned. “After 7-8 matches, we’ll see who performs consistently. But the way how Ali is bowling is commendable and Farhan’s current form can’t go unnoticed,” he said.
Agha emphasised understanding modern cricket’s demands correctly: “Fashionable cricket requires sustaining the required tempo, not simply hitting each ball. We have to construct a tradition of taking part in in keeping with circumstances.”
“The secret’s to keep up scoring price – whether or not chasing or setting a goal. Typically makes an attempt fail, which is appropriate,” he added, expressing confidence that Pakistan has players who can meet modern cricket’s requirements.
He added that, however the batting-friendly cricket becomes, bowlers will always matter.
“Batters win matches however bowlers win tournaments. On high-scoring pitches, bowlers who concede 10-15 fewer runs make the distinction.”
Agha, who previously played for Lahore Qalandars, said Islamabad United aims for a fourth PSL title but acknowledged Lahore’s strong form.
“Lahore has constructed good momentum – in the event that they keep this degree, they’re going to be robust opponents,” he said. “I am from Lahore, so when Islamabad is not taking part in, I need Lahore to win.”
He added, “Islamabad has began properly in PSL 10, which builds confidence. Hopefully we are able to keep this momentum.”
