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Salman Ali Agha hits maiden triple century following England tour omission

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 14, 2026, 14:37 IST

After being released from Pakistan’s Test squad in England, Salman Ali Agha has responded with a dominant unbeaten 300 for Kingsmen Academy in the President’s Trophy Grade-I at Abbottabad.

Salman Ali Agha hits maiden triple century following England tour omission

Salman Ali Agha has delivered a powerful response to his recent omission from Pakistan’s Test squad in England, recording a monumental maiden first-class triple century. The 32-year-old batter remained unbeaten on 300 for Kingsmen Academy during their President’s Trophy Grade-I clash against Markhor IT Solutions at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.

The innings, which spanned 336 deliveries and featured 42 fours and six sixes, provided a significant statement after Agha was released from the national setup. His performance anchored Kingsmen Academy to a declaration at 565/7 after 131.1 overs. Agha was well-supported by Mohammad Suleman, who contributed 115 runs off 219 balls, with the pair combining for a commanding 274-run partnership.

A domestic return to form

Agha’s return to domestic cricket follows a difficult period on the international stage. After serving as captain during the first Test at Headingley due to an injury to Babar Azam, he struggled for rhythm, managing only 25 runs across two innings in a heavy defeat. Following his exclusion from the XI for the subsequent Test at Lord’s, he was one of seven players released from the touring party as Pakistan sought to reshape their squad after falling 0-2 behind in the series.

Reflecting on his performance, Agha acknowledged the challenges he faced during his recent international outings. In a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board, he noted that he had made minor technical adjustments to his batting approach. He described the milestone as a once-in-a-lifetime achievement and dedicated the innings to his family, highlighting the importance of his domestic roots after spending a decade in the system before reaching the international level.

Kingsmen Academy take control

The match remains firmly in the balance despite the dominance of the Kingsmen Academy batting lineup. After resuming the day at 257/3, the team accelerated their scoring rate to reach their total of 565/7, declaring immediately once Agha reached his triple-century milestone. In response, Markhor IT Solutions ended the day at 179/3, trailing by 386 runs.

Markhor IT Solutions found some momentum through Mohammad Farooq, who struck an aggressive, unbeaten 107 from just 95 balls. His innings, which included 11 fours and five sixes, was bolstered by a 108-run third-wicket stand with Atiq-ur-Rehman. Despite the late resistance, Agha’s record-setting display remains the defining feature of the match, serving as a timely reminder of his capabilities as he looks to rebuild his confidence in the domestic circuit.