Star wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizvan spoke about the grouping within the Pakistan National Cricket Team after the appointment of the side’s new white-ball captain.
Groupism refers to the tendency of individuals to prioritize the interests, needs and views of a particular group over those of others, and Mohammad Rizwan said he was part of the group. However, Rizwan added that he is part of the senior group of the Pakistan National Cricket Team.
I am very proud to be appointed as the white ball captain of Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan
On Sunday, October 27, Mohammad Rizwan was announced as the new white-ball captain of the Pakistan team. In an official statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the 32-year-old player said he was honored to be given the responsibility of leading the team. He said:
“It is a great honor to be appointed the white ball captain of Pakistan. It is the greatest privilege to represent Pakistan on the global stage and now it is a great honor to lead such a talented and exciting group of players. Joining the ranks of some of Pakistan’s legendary limited-overs captains is truly the icing on the cake.”
Rizwan promised to give his “absolute best” as Pakistan captain and said he was excited to work closely with his teammates as well as the selection committee. He elaborated:
“I am committed to doing my best in this role and look forward to working closely with the selectors, coaches and very talented team-mates. Together, we aim to meet and exceed the expectations of our fans and supporters.
“Pakistan cricket has great potential across all formats and I am confident that with the support of Almighty God we will build on our recent success. England reaching greater heights in what promises to be a tough and intense season of white-ball cricket.
I am a member of a group, this is the group of the Pakistan team – our whole group – Mohammad Rizwan
Meanwhile, during an interaction with journalists at the press conference, Rizwan addressed the allegations of the group in the Pakistani establishment.
Rizwan stated that he is a part of only one group which is Pakistan National Cricket Team players group where all fifteen players of the squad are captains in their respective order.
“Look, as for those rumours, they have been heard from somewhere, but if I am part of a group, it is the Pakistan team’s group – our whole group. Now that I am the captain, the most important thing for me is that all fifteen players of Pakistan are captains in their own way.
“My role as captain is to carry out assignments, participate in presentations and manage conferences. I do these things and hopefully all members of our Pakistan team are captains in their own way, because as you can see, everyone leads in one way or another,” said Rizwan.
Mohammad Rizwan’s first assignment will be the ODIs against Australia
Mohammad Rizwan will start as captain in ODIs series against Australia under. Pakistan and Australia matches will be held on November 4, 8 and 10.
After that two teams He will lock horns in the three-match T20I series on November 14, 16 and 18. Mohammad Rizwan will then lead Pakistan in a three-match ODI series against the Chevrons in Zimbabwe on November 24, 26 and 28 before being rested. for the subsequent T20I series.
