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T20 cricket

Fakhar Zaman dismisses T20I retirement rumors

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Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has broken his silence on reports suggesting his retirement from T20 internationals, clarifying that he has no immediate plans to step away from the format.

In a statement, Fakhar said that while he had initially considered retiring from T20 cricket after the World Cup, he has now decided to continue playing and has no intention of retiring at this stage.

“I want to finish my T20 career on a high note,” he added.

The 35-year-old has been a key performer for Pakistan in T20 internationals, scoring 2,494 runs in 120 matches at an impressive strike rate of 132.51, including 14 half-centuries.

Fakhar has also been a consistent performer in the Pakistan Super League, representing Lahore Qalandars and remaining part of the squad for the 11th consecutive season.

Salman Ali Agha creates new milestone in T20 cricket

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Salman Ali Agha

KARACHI: The third T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka proved disappointing for the national side in terms of result, but Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha’s sensational and aggressive batting display won the hearts of cricket fans.

Played in Dambulla, the match saw Salman Ali Agha produce an extraordinary innings, scoring 45 runs off just 12 deliveries, an effort that included five fours and three towering sixes. His blistering knock came at a staggering strike rate of 375.0.

This performance set a new world record in T20 International cricket, marking the highest strike rate ever achieved by a captain (minimum 10 balls faced) against a full-member team.

Previously, the record belonged to Kieron Pollard, who scored 38 runs off 11 balls at a strike rate of 345.5 against Sri Lanka in 2021. Salman Ali Agha has now surpassed that milestone with his breathtaking innings.

Notably, the elite list of fastest T20I innings by captains also features renowned batters such as Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, and Darren Sammy, but Salman Ali Agha’s explosive knock has propelled him to the top.

Although Pakistan failed to secure victory in the match, the captain’s historic batting effort is expected to be remembered for a long time and is being seen as a positive sign for the team’s future.

How did Pakistan cricket team perform in 2025?

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LAHORE: In 2025, the Pakistan cricket team showed significant progress in T20 cricket, combining impressive wins with a bold, modern playing style.

Statistics show a marked improvement in Pakistan’s six-hitting ability. Across 34 T20 matches, the team faced 3,872 balls and hit 235 sixes, averaging 7 sixes per match and one six every 16 balls.

In comparison, in 2024, Pakistan hit just 152 sixes in 27 matches, averaging one six every 19 balls and fewer than 6 sixes per match.

The change in playing style reflects a more attacking approach, attributed in part to head coach Mike Hesson’s strategies.

Pakistan won 21 out of 34 T20 matches this year, and ahead of the next T20 World Cup, the team’s evolving white-ball strategy highlights its progress and potential for further success