Fans Criticize Salman Ali Agha’s Captaincy After Asia Cup Final Loss
Following Pakistan’s defeat in the Asia Cup 2025 final, cricket fans voiced their frustration on social media, questioning captain Salman Ali Agha’s leadership. Many argued that his bowling decisions at crucial moments heavily contributed to the loss.
Supporters pointed out that certain bowlers were introduced too late, while others were kept on for longer than needed—moves that allowed India’s batting lineup to settle and gain momentum. Fans believe these tactical errors played a significant role in India’s successful chase of Pakistan’s 146-run target.
Despite strong batting efforts from Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to maintain pressure in the second innings. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 proved decisive, and many felt Agha should have managed his bowling attack with greater flexibility.
The criticism adds to the growing pressure on Salman Agha, who had earlier expressed confidence in his team’s resilience and ability to recover from setbacks. Fans, however, stressed that the Asia Cup final was no place for risky experiments and demanded stronger tactical awareness from the captain.
Although the result was disappointing, supporters remain optimistic that Pakistan can learn valuable lessons from this defeat and regroup for upcoming international competitions.
