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Salman Agha strikes early wicket

Pakistan gamble on Salman Agha opening the bowling, and it pays off immediately as he dismisses Abishek caught by Shaheen Afridi in Colombo.

Salman Agha took the unusual step of opening the bowling for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup clash against India. His gamble paid off instantly, with Agha spearing a delivery into the pitch that Abishek failed to connect with properly, resulting in a catch to Shaheen Afridi at mid-on. The move yielded an immediate breakthrough, giving Pakistan an early advantage in the high-stakes match.