Mohammad Rizwan reacts to his appointment as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as new white-ball captain, with Salman Ali Agha named as vice-captain. This announcement comes as the selectors reveal Pakistan’s squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I tours of Australia and Zimbabwe, set to take place from November 4 to December 5. As part of a workload management plan, Rizwan will be rested during the T20I series in Zimbabwe, where Agha will take the helm.

Expressing his gratitude for the appointment, Rizwan stated,
“I am deeply honoured 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.”
 
The 32-year-old cricketer, who made his white-ball debut in 2015, has played 74 ODIs and 102 T20Is, amassing 5,401 runs, including four centuries, and achieving 143 dismissals as a wicketkeeper. As he leads the team in the opening ODI against Australia in Melbourne on November 4, Rizwan will become Pakistan’s 31st captain. He will also be the 12th individual to captain Pakistan in T20I cricket when he leads the squad in the first T20I in Brisbane on November 14.

Rizwan expressed his commitment to the role, saying, “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.”

Highlighting Pakistan cricket's potential across all formats, Rizwan added, “I am confident that, with the 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.”