PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi meets white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Agha on October 29, 2024. — Screengrab through X/@TheRealPCBMedia
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Tuesday met with just lately appointed white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Agha, forward of their departure for the Australia tour in the present day.
The chairman additionally conveyed good needs for each Rizwan and Salman, who will likely be main the group within the at some point internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20Is matches.
In his assembly with the gamers in Lahore, the chairman expressed hope that the group will carry out properly in Australia and the next tour of Zimbabwe, the board mentioned in an announcement launched in the present day.
The nationwide aspect is about to play three ODIs and T20Is every towards the Kangaroos which will likely be adopted by a collection towards Zimbabwe with the identical variety of matches.
A number of members of the Inexperienced Shirts’ have already reached Australia’s Melbourne metropolis from Lahore, whereas the second group will depart from Karachi on this night.
“Leading the white ball team is an honour and the nation expects good performance from the team under your leadership in the Australia and Zimbabwe series,” mentioned Naqvi, praising the expertise and professionalism of Pakistani group gamers.
He added that taking part in with unity and combating until the final ball will assure success.
“If the team performs as a team, no one can beat you,” mentioned the PCB chief within the assertion posted by PCB on its official X account.
Each Rizwan and Salman thanked the chairman for trusting them with the necessary job and exhibiting full confidence in them.
Rizwan mentioned that the group is decided to carry out properly through the tour of Australia and Zimbabwe.
“Will try hard to meet the expectations of the nation,” he added.
PCB’s Chief Working Officer Salman Naseer was additionally current through the assembly.
Upcoming white-ball collection
Australia
November 4 — ODI, MCG, Melbourne
November 8 — ODI, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
November 10 — ODI, Perth Stadium, Perth
November 14 — T20I, The Gabba, Brisbane
November 16 — T20I, SCG, Sydney
November 18 — T20I, Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Zimbabwe
November 24 — ODI, Bulawayo
November 26 — ODI, Bulawayo
November 28 — ODI, Bulawayo
December 1 — T20I, Bulawayo
December 3 — T20I, Bulawayo
December 5 — T20I, Bulawayo