Did Salman Ali Agha Visit India for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain Carnival Photo Shoot?

The much-awaited ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from February 7 to March 8, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the tournament. All teams will play matches in both countries, except Pakistan, who have declined to play in India and will feature exclusively in Sri Lanka. If India and Pakistan both qualify for the final, the match will be held in Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Ali Agha recently appeared in the official T20 World Cup photoshoot featuring all team captains. This has sparked speculation among fans about whether Salman Ali Agha India visit for the photoshoot, which was reportedly held in Mumbai on February 5.

Did Salman Ali Agha Visit India for Captain Carnival Photo Shoot?

Pakistan’s captain was spotted in the official Captain Carnival photo shoot for the T20 World Cup 2026. However, as the shoot was held in Mumbai, fans began questioning how he attended the event in India. Notably, this event took place simultaneously in Mumbai and Colombo. While some team leaders were present at the Mumbai event, others, including one of the best all-rounders in the world, Salman Ali Agha, attended the Colombo leg.

The cricket governing body later edited and merged images from both locations, making it appear as though all captains were present together. As a result, reports of an India visit were merely speculation and rumours.

Pakistan to Boycott India Match in ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Just ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced that the team will not play their Group A clash against arch-rivals India on February 15. According to a statement from the Pakistan government, the team has been approved to participate in the tournament but will boycott the match against the best T20 teams in the world, India.

There has been no official statement from the ICC yet; however, the Indian cricket team has confirmed that they will travel to Colombo for the fixture and wait for their opponents’ arrival. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has remained silent on the issue, and fans are eager to see his stance on the decision to boycott the India match.