Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Slams Salman Ali Agha's 'Foolish' Toss Decision Against India

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Moneycontrol•18-02-2026, 16:59
Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Slams Salman Ali Agha's 'Foolish' Toss Decision Against India
- •Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized captain Salman Ali Agha for choosing to bowl first against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- •Ali labeled the decision at R. Premadasa Stadium as 'foolish' during a YouTube show 'The Game Plan'.
- •He highlighted that teams batting first had won all three previous matches at the venue, including Zimbabwe's win against Australia.
- •Ali questioned the logic of bowling first despite Pakistan's strong spin department, suggesting it should be utilized later.
- •Pakistan is still in the tournament, aiming for Super 8 qualification, but Ali emphasized the lack of basic cricket sense in the toss decision.
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