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Who is Salman Ali Agha?
Salman Ali Agha scored brisk 51 runs on 45 balls against England on his debut match in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Salman Ali Agha hit six 4s and one 6.
Salman Ali Agha is the product of Pakistan’s domestic cricket. A handy all-rounder, Salman Ali Agha is a right-handed batsman who can deliver off-spin bowling to challenge the left-handers. Salman Ali Agha is a more than capable lower-order batsman. He is now a regular squad member of the Pakistan team both in tests and in ODIs. Salman Ali Agha took the place of Muhammad Hafeez after his retirement.
He is now backbone of Pakistan’s middle order both in tests and in ODIs. He also playing a similar role to what Muhammad Hafeez played for Pakistan with his handy off-spin bowling.
Salman Ali Agha Date of Birth and Age
Salman Ali Agha was born on Nov 23, 1993.
Salman Ali Agha Current Age
Salman Ali Agha is now currently 30 years of age
Salman Ali Agha Birth Place
Salman Ali Agha’s birth place is Lahore.
Salman Ali Agha Batting style
Right-hand bat
Salman Ali Agha Bowling style
Right Arm off-break
Salman Ali Agha Height
5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m)
Salman Ali Agha Weight
143 lbs (66 kg)
Salman Ali Agha Marital Status
He is married and the father of a son.
Salman Ali Agha Education
Graduation
Salman Ali Agha Jersey/Shirt Number
Salman Ali Agha Jersey Number is 67
Salman Ali Agha Favorite Players
Salman Ali Agha’s favorite players are Michael Clarke and Mohammad Yousaf of Pakistan.
Salman Ali Agha Current Teams
Edmonton Royals, Lahore Lions, Lahore Region Blues, Lahore Shalimar. Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan A, Pakistan
Salman Ali Agha Networth
Salman Ali Agha get Rs838,000 for each Test match and Rs515,000 for each ODI. Salman Ali Agha is included in the Emerging category of central contract given by PCB for year 2022-23.
Salman Ali Agha First Class Career and Stats
In 84 matches, he scored 5333 runs with an average of 39.50. His strike rate is 59.04. He made 15 centuries and 26 half centuries. His highest score is 169.
Salman Ali Agha List A Career and Stats
In 76 List A matches, he scored 2024 runs with an average of 36.80. His strike rate is 95.20. He made 3 centuries and 11 half centuries. His highest score is 171.
Salman has been in Pakistan’s first-class set-up since February 2013. But in 18 matches, since the 2019-20 season of the Quaid-e-Azam trophy, the right-handed batter has scored 1,629 runs at a strong average of 56.19, smashing five centuries and eight half-centuries. He chipped in with his off-spin too, snaring 25 wickets.
Salman Ali Agha Test Career and Stats
He made his debut against Sri Lanka vs Pakistan at Galle – on July 16, 2022.
On his maiden call up he said, “It is important for a player to be rewarded for his performances in the domestic tournament. The way selectors have included [domestic] performers in the team, it will surely encourage players who are doing well in the domestic tournaments,” Agha added.
He so far played 9 test matches and scored 668 runs with an average of 48. Salman Ali Agha scored two 100s and four 50s. His highest score is 132 not out with a strike rate of 63.19.
Salman Ali Agha ODI Career and Stats
Agha Salman made his debut against Netherlands vs Pakistan at Rotterdam on August 16, 2022. So far he played 16 ODIs and scored 401 runs with an average of 40.10 and a strike rate of 100.50. Salman Ali Agha’s highest score is 58 in ODIs. Salman Ali Agha so far scored three 50s.
Salman Ali Agha Bowling
Salman Ali Agha took 9 wickets in 9 tests.
Salman Ali Agha took 4 wickets in 16 ODIs so far with an economy of 5.42.
Salman Ali Agha PSL Career and Stats
In 10 matches, he scored 132 runs with the highest score of 50 and with a strike rate of 97.7.
He was considered as one of the success stories of PSL 2018. Agha Salman was not even selected for the initial Lahore Qalandars squad. However, a shoulder injury to Bilawal Bhatti resulted in his call-up, and with 166 runs in 8 matches including a Man of the Match award for a brilliantly crafted 50, Agha Salman became an integral part of the Qalandars squad during the third edition of the PSL. Unfortunately, he was not picked by any of the franchises in retention and drafts.
Salman Ali Agha Performance against India against India in Asia Cup 2023
Salman Ali Agha played first time in high octane clash against arch rival India in Asia Cup 2023. He bowled 4 overs and gave 21 runs with average of 5.20. Salman Ali Agha spell was more economical as compared to regular spinners spell of Shadab Khan and Muhammad Nawaz. Shadab Khan conceded runs with average of 6.90 and Muhammad Nawaz with average of 6.30. Only 1st innings completed where India scored 266 runs all out and 2nd innings was totally washed out.
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