On Sunday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi appointed Mohammed Rizwan as Pakistan’s new white-ball captain following Babar Azam, who recently stepped down from the role. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha was named as the new vice-captain for Pakistan white-ball squads.
Pakistan’s selectors picked six uncapped players in the ODI squad including Amir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah, Muhammed Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub. Jahandad Khan and Agha Salman will join the T20I squad for the first time.
Pacer Mohammed Hasnain has been recalled for the ODI squad on the basis of his performance in the Champions One Day Cup in Pakistan, where he played 6 matches and took 17 wickets at an average of 16.17. He was the leading wicket-taker in that tournament.
Star players like Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi who were rested for the last two tests against England will rejoin the team for the Australia tour. Kamran Ghulam, Omar Bin Yousuf, and Sufiyan Moqim will also join the team for these upcoming tours.
During the press conference, Rizwan stated: “I am deeply honored 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.”
“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,” he added.
Pakistan will play 3 ODI’s from 4 November to 10 November, followed by three T20Is from 14-18 November.
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ODI squad for Australia: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah(WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan(WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
T20I squad for Australia: Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah(WK), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan(WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan
Multiple young talents have been included in the squad for the Zimbabwe tour.
ODI squad for Zimbabwe: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani and Tayyab Tahir.
T20I squad for Zimbabwe: Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.
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