Did Salman Ali Agha unfollow Babar Azam on Instagram?

Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha could be seen throughout a press convention on June 1, 2025 on this screengrab taken from a video. — YouTube/Pakistan Cricket/Screengrab 

Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has dismissed rumours circulating on social media about him unfollowing star batter and his predecessor Babar Azam on Instagram, asserting he “never followed” the latter on the photo-sharing app within the first place.

Talking at a press convention after Sunday’s match towards Bangladesh, Agha was requested about screenshots suggesting he had unfollowed a teammate — fueling hypothesis of a rift between the 2 cricketers.

“I have never followed Babar Azam on Instagram, so why should I unfollow him? People keep saying things like this,” the skipper mentioned, whereas refuting the claims. 

As a substitute, he emphasised the long-standing friendship between the 2.

“Babar has been my school friend since 2008. At that time, there was not much social media. People just think that I unfollowed Babar. There is nothing like that. I had spoken to Babar before the match. We just laugh at all these things,” he mentioned.

Screengrab. — Instagram

The captain’s feedback got here after Pakistan’s convincing seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh, which secured a 3-0 clear sweep within the T20 sequence.

A dominant efficiency by the Pakistani facet as they chased down Bangladesh’s goal of 197 runs within the 18th over. 

Mohammad Haris was the hero of the chase, remaining unbeaten on 107 runs, whereas Mohammad Haris contributed 45.

Earlier within the press convention, Agha expressed his satisfaction with the workforce’s efficiency, significantly that of the younger cricketers. 

“It is very happy that the young cricketers performed, we have to see how we have to play cricket, provide entertainment to the fans,” he remarked.