Salman Ali Agha Appointed Captain of Pakistan T20 Team for New Zealand Tour
Pakistan has appointed Salman Ali Agha as the captain of their T20 team for the New Zealand series, which will consist of five matches starting March 16. The one-day international squad has also been established, with Mohammad Rizwan retaining captaincy but Shaheen Afridi absent from this lineup.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially announced the appointment of Salman Ali Agha as the captain of the T20 team for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. The series will feature five T20 International matches, commencing on March 16. In addition, the Board has confirmed the one-day international squad after Pakistan’s disappointing early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy, with Mohammad Rizwan continuing as captain for the ODIs.
The T20 squad includes the following players: Hassan Nawaz, Omair Yousuf, Mohammad Haris, Abdul Samad, Salman Ali Agha (captain), Irfan Niazi, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Abbas Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyaan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, and Usman Khan. Noteworthy is the absence of Shaheen Afridi from the One Day International squad; however, he maintains his position within the T20 lineup.
For the one-day international fixtures, the squad will include Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Irfan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Tayyab Tahir. Pakistan is set to play three ODIs following the T20 series against New Zealand.
In summary, Salman Ali Agha’s appointment as captain marks a significant development for Pakistan’s T20 team as they prepare for their New Zealand series. The squad reflects a blend of experience and fresh talent, aiming to perform strongly after the recent challenges faced in international competition. Furthermore, Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership of the ODI squad emphasizes continuity despite the team’s setbacks.
Original Source: www.icc-cricket.com
