Mohammad Rizwan's humble response to 'king' tag as captain
What's the story
Pakistan's newly appointed white-ball cricket captain Mohammad Rizwan has humbly dismissed the notion of being a 'king.'
Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Rizwan stressed on how he is a servant to his team members.
"If I start considering myself a king as captain, then everything will fall apart. Rather, as a leader, I am here to serve the 15 men of the team," he said.
Team unity
Rizwan's commitment to team spirit and resilience
Rizwan further emphasized his dedication to building team spirit and resilience.
He revealed that the team has been receiving messages of support, asking them to fight.
"They keep sending us this message again and again, and we will try our best, to show the whole nation that there is no lack of fight in us," he said.
This statement reflects Rizwan's commitment toward ensuring a strong performance from his team.
Captain's role
Rizwan outlines his responsibilities as captain
Rizwan also detailed his duties as the new skipper of Pakistan's white-ball cricket team.
He said his job would be to carry out tasks, attend presentations, and handle conferences.
"My role as captain is to carry out tasks, attend presentations, and handle conferences," he said.
This clarification sheds light on the different responsibilities that come with leading a national cricket team.
Historic appointment
Rizwan's historic captaincy and upcoming tours
Rizwan will become the 31st cricketer to captain Pakistan in ODIs and 12th in T20Is.
"I am deeply honored to be appointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain," he said.
The PCB has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming white-ball series tours to Australia and Zimbabwe, starting from November 4.
Rizwan will lead both these teams, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing career.