Currently, Pakistan is competing in another T20I tri-series, where they remain undefeated under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha. Although the captain has excelled in ODIs and Tests, he has faced challenges in the T20I format. Despite this, Salman Ali Agha has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing India legends MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in a major record.
Salman Ali Agha Surpasses Dhoni and Dravid
The Pakistan captain has played 54 international matches in 2025, the highest by any player in a single calendar year. He overtook MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid, who each played 53 matches in 2007 and 1999 respectively. This year, Agha has featured in 5 Tests, 17 ODIs, and 32 T20Is, with more matches still pending for Pakistan in 2025.
Mixed Fortunes in 2025
Salman Ali Agha’s year has been a mix of highs and lows. Under his T20I captaincy, Pakistan has shown stability, reaching the tri-nation final and the Asia Cup final, though they lost to India in the latter.
Batting-wise, the T20I format has been challenging for him, with a strike rate of just 113 in 2025. In contrast, his ODI and Test performances have been impressive, scoring 667 runs in 17 ODIs and 277 runs in 5 Tests, highlighting his adaptability and resilience across formats.
Salman Ali Agha’s record-breaking year cements his status as one of Pakistan cricket’s key figures in 2025.
