The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain of Pakistan Men’s T20I team. Rizwan’s first assignment as deputy to Shaheen Shah Afridi will be the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, scheduled to take place in New Zealand from 12 January.
The 31-year-old Rizwan has featured in 85 T20Is, amassing 2,797 runs, including one century and 25 half-centuries. Behind the stumps, Rizwan has taken 41 catches and 11 stumpings.
“It is an honor to be named as the vice-captain of Pakistan Men’s T20I side. I am thankful to the PCB for entrusting me with this responsibility.” Rizwan stated, “I am looking forward to working closely with the captain, coaching staff, and my teammates to contribute to the team’s success.” he added.
Pakistan Squad for T20I Series Against New Zealand
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain)
- Mohammad Rizwan (Vice-Captain and Wicket-Keeper)
- Aamir Jamal
- Abbas Afridi
- Azam Khan (Wicket-Keeper)
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Haseebullah (Wicket-Keeper)
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Usama Mir
- Zaman Khan
Schedule
| T20 Match No. | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 January 2024 | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 2 | 14 January 2024 | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 3 | 17 January 2024 | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 4 | 19 January 2024 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 5 | 21 January 2024 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
