Pakistan all-rounder Salman Agha has praised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for holding a pre-season camp that goes beyond regular cricket practice. According to Agha, the camp has focused not only on improving players’ skills on the field but also on helping them develop as professionals off it.

Speaking to Geo News, Agha said the players attended English language classes and mental conditioning sessions during the camp. He believes these sessions will help them handle the demands of international cricket more confidently.

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Pakistan's stuggle in ICC tournaments

Pakistan have struggled in recent ICC tournaments, with several early exits. Their last memorable campaign came in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where they reached the final before losing to England.

Although Agha was not named captain for Pakistan’s squad at the 2026 Asian Games, he remains focused on the upcoming Test season. The team will tour the West Indies and England in the coming months, while Sahibzada Farhan has been chosen to lead the side after an impressive performance with the bat in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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Agha also spoke about the growing importance of fitness in Pakistan cricket. He said meeting fitness standards is now compulsory and players are expected to maintain high levels throughout the year. He appreciated the PCB for organising the camp, saying the packed international calendar leaves little time for players to improve their game during the season.

He revealed that the camp included fitness assessments and training routines that had not been part of previous PCB programmes. Agha believes the work done during the camp will help the team perform better in the longer format.

The 32-year-old admitted he is also working on his batting. While he has been getting starts, he wants to stay at the crease for longer and convert those innings into big scores and centuries.

Pakistan in WTC Points Table

Pakistan’s Test team has had a difficult start to the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. They are currently at the bottom of the standings after losing three of their first four matches. Along with a series whitewash against Bangladesh, the team also lost eight World Test Championship points because of a slow over-rate offence.