Star wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has spoken out about groupism within the Pakistan national cricket team after being named the team’s new white-ball captain.
Groupism means the tendency of individuals to prioritize the interests, needs and views of a specific group over those of others and Mohammad Rizwan said that he is part of a group. However, Rizwan added that he is part of the great group of the Pakistan national cricket team.
I am deeply honored to be named Pakistan white ball captain – Mohammad Rizwan
On Sunday, October 27, Mohammad Rizwan was announced as the new white-ball captain of the Pakistan team. In an official statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the 32-year-old said that he feels honored to take on the responsibility of leading the team. He stated:
“I am deeply honored to be named Pakistan white ball captain. Representing Pakistan on the world stage is the greatest privilege and now to be entrusted with the task of leading such a talented and exciting group of players is a tremendous honour. “Joining the ranks of some of Pakistan’s legendary limited-overs captains is truly the icing on the cake.”
Rizwan vowed to give his “best” as Pakistan captain and expressed his eagerness to work closely with his teammates and the selection committee. He elaborated:
“I am committed to giving my best in this role and look forward to working closely with the selectors, coaches and my immensely talented teammates. Together, our goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of our fans and followers.
“Pakistan cricket has immense potential in all formats and I am confident that with the support of Almighty God, we will build on our recent success against England to reach even greater heights in what promises to be a challenging and busy white-ball season. . cricket.”
I am part of a group, it is the Pakistan team group, our entire group – Mohammad Rizwan
Meanwhile, during interaction with journalists at the press conference, Rizwan addressed claims of groupism within Pakistan’s system.
Rizwan claimed that he is part of a single group, which is the group of players of the Pakistan National Cricket Team, where all fifteen players of the team are captains in their own way.
“Look, as far as these rumors are concerned, they may have been heard somewhere, but if I am part of a group, it is the Pakistan team group, our entire group. Now that I am captain, for me, it The most important thing is that Pakistan’s fifteen players are captains in their own way.
“My role as captain is to carry out tasks, attend presentations and manage conferences. I am doing these things and, Inshallah, all members of our Pakistan team are also captains in their own right because, as you can see, everyone is leading in their own right. one way or another,” Rizwan said.
Mohammad Rizwan’s first mission will be the ODIs against Australia
Mohammad Rizwan will begin his tenure as captain in the ODI series against Australia. The matches between Pakistan and Australia will be played on November 4, 8 and 10.
After that, the two teams will face each other in the three-match T20I series on November 14, 16 and 18. Next, Mohammad Rizwan will lead Pakistan in the three-match ODI series against Chevrons in Zimbabwe on November 24, 26. and 28, before resting for the next T20I series.