Mohammad Rizwan optimistic ahead of debut series as captain
Pakistan Cricket Board announced Mohammad Rizwan as the new white-ball captain ahead of the away tour against Australia. After Babar Azam resigned from the position, Rizwan was deemed the favourite, as he had done a commendable job as the captain of Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Meanwhile, leading to the Champions Trophy 2025, the series against Australia holds key for the team, especially after they failed to make a mark in white-ball cricket in recent times.
Rizwan is aware of the challenge but is optimistic of beating Australia on their home turf. He reminded that Pakistan have come closer to a series victory last time around but on this ocassion, he feels the team is ready to meet the expectations. He also noted that the players have made mistakes in their previous attempts and would look to rectify.
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“There is no doubt that we have faced difficulties in Australia because when you look at the past results, they show that we had some trouble there. But I believe the team going now will meet the nation’s expectations,” Rizwan said in a video released by PCB.
“In the last series we played in Australia, every match was almost ours to win, but we lost very closely. We have noticed a few things and will work on them when we go there, taking positives from it. Inshallah, Australia ko Australia mein haraenge (God willing, We will beat Australia in Australia),” he added.
🗣️ @iMRizwanPak shares his thoughts on being appointed Pakistan’s white-ball captain, expressing his commitment to fulfilling this responsibility and taking the team forward 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/SzroybEGKv
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 28, 2024
Ready for all kinds of obstacles: Rizwan
Rizwan also laid down the Pakistan team’s long-term vision. He stated that the present goal is to win the Champions Trophy 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026 and later, he also wants do well in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
“We have the next year’s Champions Trophy and the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026 as a vision. Also, if it is possible, we will look at Olympics 2028 as well. We will prepare accordingly. We are ready for all kinds of obstacles,” Rizwan said.
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