Salman Agha Critiques Pakistan'S T20 World Cup Performance

In a disappointing turn of events, Pakistan's cricket team was eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 despite a narrow victory against Sri Lanka. Captain Salman Agha expressed his frustration, stating, "If you look at the whole tournament and I had to sum it up, we underperformed." He acknowledged the team's failure to capitalize on opportunities, particularly highlighting their middle-order struggles, which have been a longstanding issue. Agha noted that winning the toss could have changed their fate, saying, "If we had won the toss, we might have qualified." Pakistan's exit came after a series of six matches, where they only managed to secure a win against associate nations, raising questions about their performance against stronger teams. The team's net run rate (NRR) was a critical factor in their elimination, as they finished the tournament with a disappointing record.