Pakistan T20 Captain - Agha Salman (Source@CallMeSheri1_,x.com)
Pakistan's approach to T20 cricket captaincy has often been highlighted by providing long tenures to their leaders, allowing them to develop a deeper understanding of the team dynamics and to implement long-term strategies.
This philosophy has created a sense of stability and continuity within the team, even as the fast-paced nature of T20 cricket continues to evolve globally.
From the early days with Younis Khan to the current captaincy of Agha Salman, Pakistan have seen a diverse range of leaders with each skipper bringing their style and perspective to the role. In this article, we take a look at the captains who have helmed the Pakistan T20I side, how they have performed, and what their captaincy stats look like in this exciting format of cricket.
Pakistan T20I Captain 2025 - Agha Salman
Agha Salman ( (Source : @Johns/X.com)
Salman Ali Agha had been appointed as the new captain of Pakistan's T20I side, replacing star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
Salman Ali Agha, brings both domestic and international experience to the leadership role. Representing Southern Punjab in domestic cricket and Islamabad United in the PSL, the 31-year-old all-rounder has steadily risen through the ranks since making his international debut in July 2022.
In ODIs, Agha Salman has showcased consistent form, scoring 1,054 runs in 38 matches at an impressive average of 42. In T20Is, he has featured in 16 matches, accumulating 319 runs at an average of 25.
Pakistan’s T20 Captains List
Player | Tenure | Matches | Win Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
Inzamam-ul-Haq | 2006-2006 | 1 | 100.00 |
Younis Khan | 2007-2009 | 8 | 62.50 |
Shoaib Malik | 2007-2019 | 20 | 65.00 |
Misbah-ul-Haq | 2009-2012 | 8 | 75.00 |
Shahid Afridi | 2009-2016 | 43 | 44.18 |
Mohammad Hafeez | 2012-2014 | 29 | 58.62 |
Sarfaraz Ahmed | 2016-2019 | 37 | 78.37 |
Babar Azam | 2019-2024 | 85 | 62.17 |
Shadab Khan | 2020-2023 | 6 | 33.33 |
Qasim Akram | 2023-2023 | 3 | 33.33 |
Shaheen Shah Afridi | 2024-2024 | 5 | 20.00 |
Mohammad Rizwan | 2024-2024 | 4 | 0.00 |
Agha Salman | 2024-2025 | 14 | 42.85 |
FAQs: Pakistan T20I Captain
Q.1. Who is the new captain of Pakistan T20?
Answer: Salman Ali Agha is the new captain of Pakistan in the T20 format.
Q.2. Who is the most successful captain of Pakistan in T20?
Answer: Babar Azam is the most successful captain of Pakistan in T20. He has led Pakistan in 85 matches and has win percentage of 62.17.
Q.3. Who has captained India the most times in T20Is?
Answer: MS Dhoni has captained India the most times in T20Is, with 72 matches.
Q.4. Did Babar Azam retire from T20?
Answer: No, Babar Azam has not announced retirement from T20 format or from International cricket.