Salman Mirza statement on Pakistani captain Salman Agha: Pakistani fast bowler Salman Agha said that fans should not comment on the family of the team captain.

Pallekkala: The anger of Pakistan’s fans has erupted over its disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Fans are venting their anger on the team’s players on social media. In such a situation, now Pakistan’s left arm fast bowler Salman Mirza said that it is very ‘shameful’ for the fans to target the family of captain Salman Ali Aga. Let us tell you that Salman Aga has been struggling with the bat in the tournament and has been able to score only 60 runs in six matches, while criticism regarding his leadership abilities has also intensified.

Mirza, however, defended his captain. “Any act targeting a player’s family is extremely shameful,” he said ahead of Pakistan’s crucial Super Eight match against Sri Lanka. Every player wants to perform well on the field. If some day he is not able to do well, it does not mean that his family should be targeted. “This should not happen at all.”

Pakistan’s do or die match with Sri Lanka

Pakistan will have to register a big win over Sri Lanka, which is already out of the title race, on Saturday and also hope for a favorable result from England, only then its hopes of reaching the semi-finals can remain alive. If New Zealand wins against England then Pakistan team will be out of the tournament on Friday itself.

However, Mirza adopted a positive attitude and said that at present the team is focusing only on things under its control. He said, “Pakistan has enough potential to not only reach the semi-finals but also perform brilliantly. But as you said, the situation is critical now and it is not in our control. We are just concentrating on our match and hopefully do well in it.”