Pakistan ready for fierce battle against Bangladesh in T20I series
Salman Agha during press conference today, Cricfrenzy
The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Dhaka ahead of a three-match T20I series against hosts Bangladesh. As the two sides prepare to clash, Pakistan captain Salman Agha has made it clear that his team is not taking Bangladesh lightly, especially on their home turf.
Speaking to the media ahead of the series opener, Salman praised the strength of the Tigers in home conditions.
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"Bangladesh are a formidable side anywhere, in any stadium, and in any country. But when they play at home, they become even stronger. We know the challenges ahead and we’re excited to face them," he said.
Bangladesh, who recently rediscovered their T20 form, are coming into the series with renewed confidence. After a 2-1 loss to the UAE and a 3-0 whitewash in Pakistan, the Tigers bounced back strongly by defeating Sri Lanka 2-1 away from home, despite losing the first match of the series.
That comeback has boosted the morale of the squad, with skipper Litton Das leading a confident unit.
Salman acknowledged this, noting, “We can sense their confidence after their win in Sri Lanka. They’re in a good rhythm and we’re preparing accordingly.”
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The Pakistan captain also hinted at an aggressive game plan, while emphasizing the importance of reading the conditions well.
“We’ve changed our style of play and want to continue in that aggressive direction. But it’s important to assess conditions first. If the conditions allow, we’ll play attacking cricket. If not, we’ll adapt accordingly.”
With a clear strategy in mind, Salman revealed Pakistan's goals—to score 10–15 runs more with the bat and restrict Bangladesh to a low total with the ball. “We always aim to stay a step ahead when we’re batting. Then, with the ball, the plan is to keep the opposition in check. Bangladesh have some outstanding pace bowlers, and I’m really looking forward to facing them.”
