Mohammad Rizwan sets eyes on T20I whitewash against Australia after ODI success

Pakistan pulled off a historic 2-1 series win in Australia, recording their first series win in the land of the Kangaroos since 2002. Ahead of the series, there were plenty of talks regarding the captaincy, as Babar Azam stepped down from the role for a second time within months. However, the newly appinted Mohammad Rizwan did an excellent job in his first assignment, with Pakistan registering a historic series win. However, the keeper-batter doesn’t want to settle with that and has a bigger ambition.

Ahead of the T20I series against Australia, Rizwan revealed that he wants to win at places where Pakistan have not won in years. He also urged his unit to strive for bigger tournaments, such as the Champions Trophy and World Cups. The 32-year-old also added that he is fine with the players celebrating the series win over Australia but reminded that the players should behave accordingly.

“It is fine we have celebrated the ODI series win because no one expected us to win in Australia. But at the same time all the players must remember they are ambassadors of Pakistan and behave appropriately at all times on tour,” Rizwan told the players in a dressing room pep talk released by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday.

“I think we must all strive to win big titles like the World Cups and Champions Trophy to show everyone what Pakistan cricket is capable of. Records of not winning somewhere which have stood for years must be ended,” he added.

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Pakistan’s T20I challenge to begin on November 14

Pakistan’s three-match T20I series against Australia will begin on November 14 at Gabba, Brisbane. The players will be confident of their chances, especially after the ODI series win.

Meanwhile, Australia’s Test players will miss the entire series as they are set to begin their camp for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, slated to begin on November 22. 

In Mithell Marsh’s absence, Josh Inglis has been announced as the captain of the series. Seniors such as Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa are part of the squad.