Lahore: Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as Pakistan’s captain for limited-overs cricket, while Salman Ali Agha will serve as vice-captain. This announcement comes as the selectors revealed Pakistan’s squads for the ODI and T20I series in Australia and Zimbabwe, scheduled from November 4 to December 5. Salman will take charge of the T20I team in Zimbabwe as Rizwan is given a rest according to a workload management plan.Pakistan Wins Test Series Against England

The 32-year-old Rizwan, who made his debut in limited-overs cricket in 2015, has participated in 74 ODIs and 102 T20Is, accumulating 5,401 runs, including four centuries, and has been involved in 143 dismissals as a wicketkeeper. When he leads the team in the first ODI against Australia in Melbourne on November 4, Rizwan will become Pakistan’s 31st captain. For the opening T20I in Brisbane on November 14, he will be the 12th person to captain Pakistan in this format.

Mohammad Rizwan: “I am truly honored to be named Pakistan’s captain for limited-overs cricket. Representing Pakistan on the international stage is the highest privilege, and to now be given the responsibility of leading such a talented and exciting group of players is a significant honor. Being alongside some of Pakistan’s legendary limited-overs captains is a remarkable achievement.

“I am dedicated to giving my utmost in this position and eager to collaborate closely with the selectors, coaches, and my exceptionally skilled teammates. Together, we aim to meet and surpass the expectations of our fans and supporters.

Pakistan cricket possesses immense potential across all formats, and I believe that, with the grace of God, we will build on our recent successes against England to reach even greater heights in what promises to be a demanding and eventful season of limited-overs cricket.