Salman Ali Agha of Pakistan and Ish Sodhi of New Zealand had a nice talk in Punjabi, discussing their thoughts on the previous series, their cricketing adventures, and cultural links.

Following the conclusion of New Zealand’s white-ball tour of Pakistan, Pakistani middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha and New Zealand’s Ish Sodhi exchanged pleasantries in Punjabi. During their talk, Ish Sodhi revealed his excitement about visiting Lahore, his ancestors’ hometown, and disclosed that his father is also planning a trip to Lahore soon.

The two players discussed Pakistani culture, their shared history, and their families. They also disclosed that they were both hitters and pacers before becoming spin bowlers.

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While praising Salman Ali Agha’s sweep shot, Ish Sodhi also complained about being hit for sweep shots even on excellent balls. Salman Ali Agha responded to the praise by saying he enjoys playing the shot since it bothers him as a bowler.

of addition, Ish Sodhi stated that he appreciated the hospitality and cuisine of Pakistan and expressed a desire to return soon. He named Fakhar Zaman’s particular delicacy, ‘Dam Pukht,’ as his favourite cuisine in Pakistan and hoped to win more matches on the following visit, but Salman Ali Agha mocked him.

The two cricketers’ informal talk demonstrated friendship and sportsmanship in cricket, as well as how shared cultures bring people closer together.

Experience a fun and insightful chat in Punjabi as @SalmanAliAgha1 talks to Ish Sodhi about his family roots, taking up leg-spin, thoughts on touring Pakistan and more! 🏏🤩#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/1Pfl5t31ye

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 8, 2023