Rizwan Eyes Historic T20 Whitewash in Australia
Pakistan's T20 captain Mohammad Rizwan is optimistic about a clean sweep against Australia in the upcoming series. After a historic ODI win, the team is aiming for further success, despite criticism directed at Australia for resting key players. Rizwan emphasizes teamwork and decorum during international tours.
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Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan is optimistic about securing a historic T20 series victory against Australia, following a groundbreaking ODI win. The Pakistani squad aims to whitewash the hosts in their own backyard, despite the ongoing criticism faced by Cricket Australia for resting key players for crucial matches.
Coach Jason Gillispie criticized Cricket Australia for under-promoting the series, while Rizwan rallied his team with an inspirational pep talk, urging them to play as a cohesive unit. He stressed the importance of winning major titles like World Cups to demonstrate Pakistan cricket's potential on the global stage.
Rizwan also emphasized the need for the team to break longstanding records and achieve success in every country they tour. He mentioned his approach of consulting players and officials before taking strategic decisions, reinforcing his collaborative leadership style.
(With inputs from agencies.)