Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced Mohammad Rizwan as the new new white-ball captain. He will be replacing Babar Azamk, who stepped down from the top post following an embarrassing outing in the latest edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 which was held in USA and West Indies. Babar took this decision after Pakistan for the first time ever failed to qualify for the next round of the tournament.
Mohammad Rizwan will be leading the team in the upcoming tour of Australia as his first assignment as the captain. Pakistan team will be competing in three ODIs and T20Is in that tour. Salman Ali Agha will be the vice-captain of the side.
Rizwan's first assignment
PCB has also announced the squad for their upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe. Rizwan will be leading team in the complete Australia tour and in ODIs against Zimbabwe.
"Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed Pakistan’s white-ball captain, while Salman Ali Agha has been named vice-captain as the selectors announced Pakistan’s squads for the ODI and T20I tours of Australia and Zimbabwe from 4 November to 5 December. Salman will lead the T20I side in Zimbabwe as Rizwan is rested under a workload management plan," said PCB in their official statement.
Rizwan on the appointment
"I am deeply honoured to be appointed as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. Representing Pakistan on the global stage is the greatest privilege and to now be entrusted with leading such a talented and exciting group of players is a tremendous honour. Joining the ranks of some of Pakistan’s legendary limited-overs captains truly is the icing on the cake," said Rizwan on the appointment
"I am committed to giving my absolute best in this role and look forward to working closely with the selectors, coaches and my immensely talented teammates. Together, we aim to meet and exceed the expectations of our fans and supporters. Pakistan cricket holds immense potential across all formats and I am confident that, with the support of God Almighty, we will build on our recent success against England to achieve even greater heights in what promises to be a challenging and busy season of white-ball cricket," he added.
