Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha is under an injury cloud after he skipped most of his team’s training session due to a neck spasm at the ICC Academy on Wednesday.
Although Salman came to the Academy for team practice, he didn’t take full part in it. The 31-year-old was seen with a bandage around his neck and avoided high-intensity training. While his teammates engaged in routine stretches, warm-ups, and a light football game, Salman avoided any exercises that might aggravate the injury.
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) media manager stated that Salman is experiencing only a mild neck spasm, with no major concerns regarding his fitness.
According to the PCB, Salman’s absence from the practice session two nights ahead of Pakistan’s first game at the Asia Cup is purely a precautionary measure taken by the medical team. He is expected to resume full training with the team shortly.
The team management remains optimistic that Salman will be fully fit and available for Pakistan’s upcoming Asia Cup matches.
In the new-look Pakistan T20I side, Salman is a key figure. With the bat, he is one of Pakistan’s most reliable performers, and with the ball, he can chip in with a few wickets. His leadership skills are not to be discounted either, having led the team to victory in three of their last four T20I series.
Pakistan will begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The Men in Green will be closely monitoring their skipper’s fitness ahead of the high-profile clash against India on 14 September.
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