{
  "id": 7246982,
  "title": "Salman Agha sent home from England, responds with a stunning 300 not out in Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/salman-agha-sent-home-from-england-responds-with-a-stunning-300-not",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:52:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/salman-agha-sent-home-from-england-responds-with-a-stunning-300-not-out-in-pakistan-1.500673551"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Salman Ali Agha, who was recently dropped and sent back to Pakistan following a disappointing performance in England, has responded impressively with a remarkable innings. In a Grade I match of the President’s Trophy at Abbottabad, Agha scored an unbeaten 300 of 336 balls, featuring 42 fours and six sixes. His innings, which included 274 runs in partnership with Muhammad Suleman, led Kingsmen Academy to declare at 565 for seven. This performance marks Agha's first triple century in first class cricket, surpassing his previous highest score of 169.\n\nNotably, Agha's career-defining performance comes shortly after his dismissal from the Pakistan Test team during their tour of England. During the series, Agha struggled with the bat, scoring just 25 runs in the two Tests, which led to his exclusion from the squad. However, his return to domestic cricket has allowed him to regain form and establish himself once again.\n\nWhile the standard of opposition in domestic cricket should be taken into account, Agha's response serves as a testament to his resilience and determination. After struggling with form at the international level, Agha has chosen to prove himself in first class cricket, returning to form and establishing his credentials once more. This approach could prove valuable for his future international career, as it demonstrates his ability to bounce back from setbacks.",
  "summary": "Just a couple of weeks after being dropped and sent home during Pakistan’s Test series against England, Salman Ali Agha has responded with the biggest innings of his first class career. Salman smashed an unbeaten 300 from 336 balls for Kingsmen Academy against Markhor IT Solutions in the President’s Trophy Grade I at Abbottabad. His innings included 42 fours and six sixes, helping Kingsmen…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Pakistan in 'complete solidarity' with Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks, Sharif dials crown prince Salman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/pakistan-in-complete-solidarity-with-saudi-arabia-after-houthi",
        "published": "2026-09-14T06:12:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}