NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally introduced the appointment of Mohammad Rizwan because the captain of Pakistan’s ODI and T20I groups, signalling a brand new chapter within the nation’s cricket management.
The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter replaces Babar Azam, who stepped down following a string of underwhelming performances in main ICC tournaments.
The PCB has additionally appointed Salman Ali Agha because the vice-captain of the white-ball staff, making a shift in direction of contemporary management below Rizwan’s captaincy.
Rizwan’s appointment follows Pakistan’s group-stage exits from each the 2023 ODI World Cup in India and the 2024 T20 World Cup. Babar confirmed his resignation from the white-ball codecs by way of a social media submit.
Regardless of a quick reappointment earlier this 12 months, Babar’s second tenure as white-ball captain didn’t convey the specified outcomes, main the PCB to discover new management choices.
Rizwan will start his captaincy journey with Pakistan’s upcoming white-ball tour of Australia. The tour consists of three ODIs (November 4, 8, and 10) adopted by three T20Is (November 14, 16, and 18) in cities like Melbourne, Sydney, and Hobart.
Identified for his management abilities, Rizwan beforehand led the Multan Sultans to their first Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) title in 2021.
Along with his expertise and composure, Rizwan is predicted to convey stability to Pakistan’s white-ball squads as they give the impression of being to bounce again from current disappointments in white-ball cricket.
In the meantime, star gamers Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi have been named within the squad for the Australia sequence however are set to be rested for the Zimbabwe tour later within the 12 months.
Pakistan may also introduce contemporary expertise in the course of the Australia sequence, with Aamer Jamal, Saim Ayub, and Faisal Akram among the many rising stars trying to make their mark.
