Srinagar: PCB has appointed Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan T20 Vice-Captain, replacing Shadab Khan who is recovering from injury.
Rizwan will be Shaheen Afridi’s deputy during the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand scheduled from 12 to 21 January in Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin and Christchurch.
Rizwan will be taking all-rounder Shadab Khan’s place who is out of team due to injury.
The star all-rounder has reacted to the appointment of Rizwan by congratulating the wicketkeeper batter.
“Congratulations Rizwan on being named the vice-captain of the T20I team. I know you will be a brilliant deputy to Shaheen Afridi,” Shadab Khan posted on X while wishing the keeper all the best.
“I urge all the fans to get behind them and support the team vs NZ,” he added.
Earlier today, Pakistan team reached Auckland from Sydney ahead of the series against New Zealand.
Pakistan recently suffered a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of Australia in a Test series down under.
Squad:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (vc/wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan
Schedule :
1st T20 – 12 January 2024 at Eden Park, Auckland
2nd T20 – 14 January 2024 at Seddon Park, Hamilton
3rd T20 – 17 January 2024 at University Oval, Dunedin
4th T20 – 19 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
5th T20 – 21 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch