Legendary Pakistan National Cricket Team all-rounder Shahid Afridi announced the appointment of star wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizvan as the new captain of the white ball team.
Shahid Afridi also addressed the recent controversies surrounding the veteran batsman Fakhar Zamanhe was dropped from the list of central contracted players as well as from the Pakistan squad for the tours of Australia and Zimbabwe.
I am very happy that PCB has entrusted him with this important responsibility – Shahid Afridi on Muhammad Rizwan
On Sunday, October 27, Mohammad Rizwan was officially introduced as Pakistan’s new white-ball captain and Salman Ali Agha as his deputy. He replaced it Babar Azam in the role after the Pakistani superstar gave up the captaincy.
Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi on Monday addressed the official X to praise the Pakistan Cricket Board for appointing Mohammad Rizwan as captain. He also expressed his belief in Muhammad Rizwan’s ability to live up to the expectations of Pakistani fans. Afridi wrote:
“If you are looking for a captain who embodies strategy, fearlessness, positivity, energy and passion, look no further than Rizwan. Excited that @TheRealPCB has entrusted him with this important responsibility. I have every confidence that he will thrive. This white ball team is moving forward and Pakistan cricket is growing and meets the high expectations of those who want to see it succeed.”
As for Fakhar Zaman, let’s ensure that we maximize the potential of this talented match-winner – Shahid Afridi.
Fakhar Zaman was recently left off the list of central contracts and dropped from the Pakistan white ball squad. In a press conference, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi revealed that the reason he came under fire was his controversial tweets questioning Babar Azam’s non-participation and his failure to pass the fitness test.
Meanwhile, legendary all-rounder Fakhar also touched on Zaman’s situation, saying the PCB should ensure that the “talented match-winner” maximizes his potential.
Shahid Afridi said that Fakhar Zaman can lead Pakistan to victory in matches. seriesand should be given a chance to return to tournaments. He said:
“As for Fakhar Zaman, let’s ensure that we maximize the potential of this talented match-winner. It’s very important to communicate with him and utilize his skills at this great stage of his career. He has the power to lead us to victory in matches, series and tournaments.”
If you are looking for a captain who embodies strategy, fearlessness, positivity, energy and passion, look no further than Rizwan. I admire it @TheRealPCB entrusted him with this important responsibility. I have every confidence that he will lead this white ball team forward…
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) Hectheber 28, 2024
You can’t express how proud you are – Mohammad Rizwan
In a video shared by PCB, Mohammad Rizwan talked about his appointment as the white ball captain. Rizwan said that it is a great honor for him to represent the country on the global stage and being the captain is something very special. He elaborated:
“It’s every footballer’s dream to play for Pakistan, it’s a great honor. And then to captain Pakistan. It’s hard to describe. You can’t express how proud you are. But I will play. Give this honor two ways.
“The second thing is that all my previous captains have been honored by him. I consider them the leaders of 24-25 million people. That’s a problem for me. On the one hand, it’s an honor, on the other hand, I’ll try to balance both, how the team will accept it.”
