The PCB clarifies the speculation surrounding the direction of the ODI of Mohammad Rizwan and the test captain of Shan Masood

Pakistan Cricket has been shaken by a wave of controversy and daring decisions in recent days. The selectors shocked a lot by leaving the experienced activists aside Babar Azam And Mohammad ricewanDespite the team defeat in the recent T20I series of three games against Bangladesh.

Selection shock and rumors surrounding Pakistani cricket

The announcement led to immediate reactions, especially since the two strikers were considered as pillars of the white ball cricket in Pakistan. Head coach Mike Hesson and chief selector Aqib Javed explained that the duo had been invited to work on their game, in particular to improve their strike rates in the T20 cricket. With this movement, the selectors reported a change towards a more aggressive striker approach in the shortest format. Salman Ali Agha Was entrusted to the post of captain for the next Asian Cup, from September 9.

Pakistan was placed in group A alongside India, yours and the United Arab EmiratesWhich provides exciting competitions. The PCB, however, faced a more in -depth examination when rumors concerning the potential changes of captain between the formats have surfaced on social networks, forcing the council to issue a clarification. In this context, the calendar in charge of Pakistan includes the Tri-Nation series in Sharjah, followed by their Asian Cup campaign.

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The strong PCB reaction on Captain’s rumors: Mohammad Rizwan or Salman Ali Agha?

In the middle of the noise surrounding the selections, the Pakistani cricket card (PCB) was forced to treat another wave of speculation. The reports released on social networks claiming that Captain Odi de Rizwan was in danger and that Masood could be replaced as test captain, by names like Saud Shakeel And Salman Agha floated as potential successors.

On Monday, in accordance with the Pakistan Cricket report, PCB published a categorical denial, marking these baseless and misleading complaints. According to sources from the Board of Directors, no discussion took place regarding changes in leadership roles, and the selection committee has not examined such proposals. In addition, the Board of Directors said that no category of central contract of the player has been modified, rejecting rumors of downgrades or reshuffle. PCB stressed that Rizwan will continue to direct the ODI side, while Masood remains firmly in charge of the test team.

Clarification arrives at a crucial moment when Pakistan is preparing for a packaged schedule, starting with the Tri-Nation series in Sharjah with Afghanistan and the water. The men in green open their campaign against Afghanistan on August 29, each team playing the others twice before the final on September 7. Once the series is finished, Pakistan will pay attention to the Asian Cup, starting on September 9 with the opening match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.

Eight teams will challenge the tournament, divided into two groups of four. Pakistan, placed in Group A, will play its first match against Oman on September 12, followed by the marked marking against India on September 14, then faces the United Arab Emirates on September 17. Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri LankA, Afghanistan and Hong KongEnsure strong competition in both swimming pools. By issuing this clarification, PCB tried to end uncertainty around leadership roles, allowing the team to focus solely on cricket. The position of the board of directors highlights the desire to maintain stability, in particular with two major tournaments aligned in a short time. In the end, Pakistan’s performance in the field will determine whether these decisions provide the desired results.

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