Rizwan tipped for ODI captaincy, Haris in running for T20 Lead

Hadia Batool
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Hadia Batool
Hadia Batool is Web Editor of Minute Mirror. She can be reached at bhadia624@gmail.com.
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Summary

  • According to sources, Mohammad Haris is being considered for the T20 captaincy, while Rizwan is being considered for the ODI leadership, following Babar’s resignation from the T20 and ODI captaincy.
  • It was originally suggested by head coach Gary Kirsten that Babar stick to his captaincy for the ODI format.
  • Mohammad Haris might be a contender for the T20 leadership, and Kirsten is keen to bring in younger players to the T20 format.
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After Babar Azam resigned from his position as the national cricket team’s captain, Mohammad Rizwan, a wicketkeeper-batter, has emerged as a strong contender.

According to sources, Mohammad Haris is being considered for the T20 captaincy, while Rizwan is being considered for the ODI leadership, following Babar’s resignation from the T20 and ODI captaincy.

It was originally suggested by head coach Gary Kirsten that Babar stick to his captaincy for the ODI format.

Kirsten proposed stripping Babar of his T20 captaincy responsibilities in his report that was released after the T20 World Cup. Mohammad Haris might be a contender for the T20 leadership, and Kirsten is keen to bring in younger players to the T20 format.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Rizwan is currently a formidable candidate to head the ODI team after Babar’s resignation.

The final decision regarding Mohammad Haris’ potential appointment as T20 captain will be made after the selectors and board officials give their approval.

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Hadia Batool is Web Editor of Minute Mirror. She can be reached at bhadia624@gmail.com.