Mohammad Rizwan has officially replaced Babar Azam as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced this latest change in leadership on October 28 after Babar Azam stepped down as captain to refocus on his personal performance.
However, Mohammad Rizwan’s role as the new white-ball captain of the Pakistan cricket team comes with a new twist as the star wicketkeeper-batsman will only lead the team on the field, but his influence in team selection will be limited to advisory. capacity only.
Mohammad Rizwan accepts an advisory role in selection as Pakistan’s new white-ball captain
Rizwan was reportedly hesitant at first to take up Pakistan’s captaincy in limited-overs cricket, but the star gloveman has accepted Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) new policy where final team selection decisions will be taken by the team alone. selection committee.
Rizwan’s Pakistan ODI and T20I squad selections and playing XI will now be strictly advisory with no voting rights, reducing pressure on the PCB captain. With a new selection process and leadership, all eyes are now on Rizwan to take Pakistan’s ambitions forward.
Rivan agreed to a new system: PCB Source
PTI quoted a source as saying, “After discussions with Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi and chief selector Aaqib Javed, Rivan has agreed to a new system where his input in the selection process will be strictly advisory.”
In addition to the shift, the PCB also confirmed that Gary Kirsten has resigned as white-ball coach, citing concerns over his role as a mere advisor in team selection. The source added: “Under the new policy, the selection committee is now responsible for selecting the touring squads and playing eleven.”
On the other hand, Pakistan’s Test coach Jason Gillespie will now lead the white-ball quartet in their crucial upcoming tour of Australia, which will be Rizwan’s first assignment as captain.
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Mohammad Rizwan is focusing on team unity as he prepares to lead Pakistan on the crucial tour of Australia
After becoming Pakistan’s white-ball captain, Mohammad Rizwan said, “One of my dreams is to see the Pakistan team in the atmosphere we had a few years ago. We were all there for each other at any stage, whether things went in our favor or not. That’s why many things worked in our favor at that time.”
Rizwan further remarked, “The same things exist even now. But the difference is that we have more young talent along with seniors and we want all of us to come together as a team. It’s a bit difficult when the adults are playing and the youngsters are taking the time to come and understand everything. I think that during the Australian series, we will regain our previous momentum.”
Notably, Pakistan recently won the Test series against England 2-1 at home and they will next face Australia in the first ODI on November 4. They will also play three T20Is on the tour of Australia.
