Published 19:59 IST, October 27th 2024

Mohammad Rizwan Named Pakistan's New White-ball Captain, Replaces Babar Azam

Meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha has been named the vice-captain of Pakistan's T20I and ODI squads.

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Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan | Image: AP
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Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohamm Rizwan has been named new white-ball captain of Pakistan teams. Rizwan has been handed over captaincy in both T20I and ODI formats ahe of Pakistan 's upcoming tour of Australia and Zimbabwe. Rizwan has replaced former skipper Babar Azam as captain of Pakistan 's white-ball teams.  

Meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha has been named vice-captain of Pakistan's T20I and ODI squs. 

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“I am deeply houred to be appointed as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. Representing Pakistan on global st is greatest privilege and to w be entrusted with leing such a talented and exciting group of players is a tremendous hour. Joining ranks of some of Pakistan’s legendary limited-overs captains truly is icing on cake," Rizwan said.

“I am committed to giving my absolute best in this role and look forward to working closely with selectors, coaches and my immensely talented teammates. Toger, we aim to meet and exceed expectations of our fans and supporters," he ded.

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“Pakistan cricket holds immense potential across all formats and I am confident that, with support of God Almighty, we will build on our recent success against England to achieve even greater heights in what promises to be a challenging and busy season of white-ball cricket," Rizwan concluded. 

Pakistan squs for Australia and Zimbabwe tours:

ODI SQU FOR AUSTRALIA: Mohamm Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam , Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohamm Hasnain, Muhamm Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi

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T20I SQU FOR AUSTRALIA: Mohamm Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam , Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Jahand Khan, Mohamm Abbas Afridi, Muhamm Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sahibza Farhan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan

ODI SQU FOR ZIMBABWE: Mohamm Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohamm Hasnain, Muhamm Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Shahnawaz Dahani and Tayyab Tahir

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T20I SQU FOR ZIMBABWE: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Jahand Khan, Mohamm Abbas Afridi, Mohamm Hasnain, Muhamm Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibza Farhan, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan

17:48 IST, October 27th 2024