All-rounder Salman relishing sole spinner’s role in first Test against Bangladesh
Relishing the prospect of playing the opening Test against Bangladesh as the sole spinner, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha on Sunday (August 18, 2024) exuded confidence in excelling at the dual role with aplomb."I have played before in Australia as a lone spinner in the side and it is not new for me. When I bat I consider myself as a batsman and when I bowl I am confident to consider myself as a pure bowler," he said.The Pakistan selectors have opted to sideline the only specialist spinner in the Test squad, Abrar Ahmed, for the first Test but named Salman to bat at number seven and as the lone spinner.Salman believes the management had opted for a four-pace attack as the pitches for the two Tests are likely to help the pacers.“I have no issues fulfilling the role of the only spinner and bowli...