The premier Pakistan Nationwide Cricket Staff wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan is all set to take over because the skipper of the white-ball workforce, in keeping with a number of studies.
Rizwan is likely one of the finest modern-day gamers of the Pakistan Nationwide Cricket Staff and he has delivered constant performances for his workforce throughout all three codecs of the sport.
Pakistan’s White-ball Captaincy Place Vacant Since Babar Azam Stepped Down
Babar Azam not too long ago introduced his determination to step down from the white-ball captaincy to ship shockwaves throughout the cricket fraternity. It was the second time in 12 months that Babar stop the captaincy.
After the failure of the Pakistan Nationwide Cricket Staff within the ODI World Cup 2023, Babar Azam was sacked because the white-ball skipper, and he himself relinquished the red-ball captaincy.
PCB named Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi as new Take a look at and T20I captains, however no ODI skipper was named at the moment.
Simply after one collection, Shaheen Afridi was sacked, and Babar was reinstated because the T20I skipper, and it was anticipated he would take over the captaincy duties in ODIs, too. Nevertheless, earlier than Pakistan’s first project in 50-over cricket because the ODI World Cup, Babar resigned from captaincy.
Why Is Mohammad Rizwan The Entrance-runner To Turn into Pakistan White-ball Captain?
As per a report in PTI, the Pakistan selectors Aaqib Javed, Azhar Ali, Aleem Dar, Asad Shafiq, and Hasan Cheema have held conferences with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and had discussions with the white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten relating to the brand new skipper.
In accordance with a supply, Mohammad Rizwan is seen as the right successor to Babar Azam due to his seniority, reliability, and expertise.
“The third Take a look at towards England finishes on twenty eighth October, and the squad has to depart for Australia the following day, so the selectors can be saying the white ball squad by Sunday,” a dependable supply within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mentioned.
“Rizwan, due to his seniority, his reliability as a participant and due to his expertise of main groups nicely in home cricket and PSL, is a front-runner to grow to be white-ball captain,” the supply mentioned.
Notably, the choice committee has already had discussions with Rizwan and sought his willingness to grow to be the brand new skipper of the aspect.
The selectors are additionally eager to have some new younger gamers – PCB supply
Pakistan Nationwide Cricket Staff are at the moment concerned within the three-match Take a look at collection towards England Nationwide Cricket Staff, and after the conclusion of the collection, they may journey to Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
The Males In Inexperienced can be taking part in 9 ODIs and as many T20Is in Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, together with the two-match Take a look at collection towards the Proteas.
Within the upcoming white-ball matches, Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah are all set to make their worldwide cricket comeback after being not too long ago launched from the Take a look at squad for the rest of the Exams towards England. Additionally, some new gamers are set to get alternatives on the upcoming excursions.
“The selectors are additionally eager to have some new younger gamers within the squad so there may be each probability they may announce totally different squads for the three excursions to provide publicity to extra gamers and likewise relaxation to seniors,” the supply added.
