All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has scored his maiden first-class double century in the President’s Trophy Grade-I, just days after being dropped from Pakistan’s Test squad during the England series. Playing for Kingsmen Academy against Markhor IT (MIT) Solutions, Agha converted his overnight century into a double century.
Pakistan cricket has been going through a difficult period following their 3-0 Test series defeat in England. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent seven players, including Salman, home after the second Test at Lord’s. The coaching staff, including head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, was also removed.
Salman Ali Agha smashed his maiden first-class double century after his mid-series axing from Pakistan’s Test squad. The all-rounder reached the milestone at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 13, in the President’s Trophy Grade-I.
Salman resumed his innings on 101 not out after scoring an unbeaten century on the opening day. Batting alongside Mohammad Suleman, who had also carried his bat overnight on 83, he continued to dominate the MIT Solutions attack and eventually reached 200.
The knock was Salman’s 18th first-class century and came less than two weeks after he was sent home from Pakistan’s Test tour of England. He was among seven players released from the squad following the second Test at Lord’s. The batter scored 21 and 4 in the series opener at Headingley.
31 August - Sent home in the middle of the Test series against England.13 September - Smashed a double hundred in first-class cricket.SALMAN ALI AGHA WITH A STATEMENT. ? pic.twitter.com/sHmi26GHJH
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) September 13, 2026Salman Ali Agha Axed as Pakistan Suffer Historic England Whitewash
The visitors lost all three Tests, suffering their first 3-0 series whitewash in England in 72 years. Pakistan lost the opening Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs before England won the second match at Lord’s by 194 runs. The heavy defeat at Lord’s triggered major changes.
The Pakistan Cricket Board released seven players from the touring squad, including Salman Ali Agha, and brought in several domestic players for the final Test at Edgbaston. Despite the changes, Pakistan suffered another defeat, losing the match by eight wickets.
Pakistan showed more fight with the bat in the second innings at Edgbaston. Shan Masood scored 95, Babar Azam made 76, while debutant Razaullah produced an aggressive 81 with nine sixes. However, England chased down 130 comfortably after Joe Root and Jordan Cox added an unbeaten 109-run partnership.
Salman Ali Agha Remains in Pakistan’s Test Plans
Salman Ali Agha has established himself as a dependable middle-order all-rounder since making his Test debut in July 2022. He has scored 1,708 runs in 28 Tests at an average of 36.34, with three centuries and 12 half-centuries.
Salman also scored his maiden Test century against New Zealand in Karachi in 2022. He remained unbeaten on 132 against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2023. He has also contributed with his off-spin, taking 20 Test wickets at an economy rate of 3.77.
Pakistan’s next Test assignment will be a home series against Sri Lanka in November. Salman’s unbeaten 200 has come at an important time and gives the selectors another reason to consider him for a return to the national side.
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