Captaincy Change
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Pakistan exits T20 World Cup after defeating Sri Lanka
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Pakistan secured a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 match of the 2026 T20 World Cup but failed to advance to the semifinals due to net run rate. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman set a record with a 176-run partnership, though the middle order collapsed. Captain Salman Agha faces removal amid criticism of the team's performance.
Afghanistan's cricket board has removed Rashid Khan from his position as T20I captain following the team's group-stage elimination from the 2026 T20 World Cup. Ibrahim Zadran, previously his deputy, has been named the new leader. The decision aims to support a transition in the team's setup ahead of future tournaments.