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Shadab Khan Tipped to Replace Agha as Pakistan T20I Captain

News18•30-09-2026, 19:30

•Shadab Khan is the frontrunner to assume Pakistan's T20I captaincy, replacing Salman Ali Agha.
•Major squad changes are expected for the Pakistan T20 team before the Sri Lanka series on October 9.
•Sahibzada Farhan is also being considered for a leadership position, potentially as vice-captain.
•Head coach Mike Hesson backs Shadab Khan to lead the team into the 2028 T20 World Cup.
•Salman Ali Agha faces removal from the T20 and Test squads due to recent form, while Babar Azam will get another T20 opportunity.

Shadab Khan has emerged as the front-runner to take over Pakistan's T20 captaincy ahead of the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka.

Salman Ali Agha is facing the axe due to his recent loss of form and a disappointing performance in the Test series in England.

The home series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to start on October 9.