After playing in over a hundred first-class matches, Salman was finally noticed due to his fine glovework. In the 2005-2006 Pentangular Cup, he obtained 19 dismissals in 4 matches, went on to score two half-centuries, and also received the Best Wicket-keeper Award for the tournament. The same year, a repeat of another spectacular performance in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, ensured Salman a spot in the Pakistan A side for the 2006 Top End Series.

With such similar feats in mind, Salman was finally given an international opportunity through Pakistan's tour of the Caribbean (April-May 2011). Due to Kamran Akmal’s inconsistent performance in the 2011 WC, Mohammad Salman was chosen in hopes of acquiring a wicket-keeper who would not only hold on to his catches, but would also provide a solid knock when needed.

Unfortunately, while this wicketkeeper looked talented behind the stumps, he appeared quite under confident with the bat and this raised many questions about Salman’s preparation for the international scene. Consequentially, Salman was not  selected for the Zimbabwe tour in August 2011.

With the availability of promising wicket-keepers such as Adnan Akmal and Sarfraz Ahmed, and not to mention, Pakistan’s susceptibility to batting collapses, Salman will now have to succeed with the bat as well if he is to secure a spot in the International team. 

Salman although having a decent run in the domestic structure playing for Port Qasim hasn't been in contention for the national squad mainly due the rise of Sarfraz Ahmed.

Last updated [23 June 2015]