‘The Nation Expects a Remarkable Performance from the Team,’ Says PCB Chairman
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with the newly appointed white-ball leadership duo, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, on Tuesday.
Naqvi initiated the meeting, extending his best wishes to the captain and vice-captain as they prepare for the upcoming series against Australia and Zimbabwe.
“Leading the white-ball team is an honour,” stated Naqvi. “The nation expects a remarkable performance from the team during the Australia and Zimbabwe series. Our players are talented and professional, and I am confident they will showcase their best talent.”
Following Pakistan’s series win against England at home in the Test series, both the public and the board have high expectations for the team.
Emphasizing teamwork, Naqvi, 45, remarked, “Playing as a united team and fighting till the last ball are keys to success. If the team performs as one unit, no one can defeat you.”
The newly appointed captain, Rizwan, and vice-captain, Agha, expressed gratitude to the chairman for his trust.
“We are determined to perform well during the tours of Australia and Zimbabwe,” said Rizwan. “We will make every effort to meet the nation’s expectations.”
PCB’s Chief Operating Officer, Salman Naseer, also attended the meeting.
It is worth noting that seven players from Pakistan’s squad reached Australia on Tuesday to face the Baggy Greens for the white-ball series.
From the Pakistan team, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, and three other squad members arrived in Melbourne.
However, other members of the Pakistan squad, including captain Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Amir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Haseebullah, and Kamran Ghulam, will depart from Karachi for Australia tonight, along with the team management.
The men in green are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is against Australia, with the first ODI kicking off on November 4.
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