Mohammad Rizwan Says, “I am Only a Captain for the Toss and Presentation”: Under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan team has won a historic ODI series in Australia after 22 years. Rizwan became the second Pakistan captain to win an ODI series on Australian soil. In the match played on Sunday, Pakistan defeated Australia to claim the series 2-1. However, after winning the series, captain Mohammad Rizwan made a significant statement, saying, “I am the captain only for the toss and the post-match presentation.”
What Did Mohammad Rizwan Say?
Mohammad Rizwan took over the captaincy starting with this series. Although his tenure as captain began with a loss, Pakistan went on to win the next two matches, taking the three-match ODI series 2-1 and marking their first ODI series victory in Australia in 22 years. “It’s a special moment for me; the whole country will be very happy today. We haven’t been able to perform as expected in recent years,” Mohammad Rizwan said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
“I’m just the captain for the toss and the post-match presentation” – Rizwan continued, “I am the captain only for the toss and the post-match presentation. Otherwise, everyone helps and advises me on fielding, batting, and bowling. So credit goes to everyone for this victory. It is not easy to play against the Kangaroos in Australia; the conditions suit their style of play, but our bowlers did well. Also, both the openers made our task easier.”
Rizwan also acknowledged the fans, saying, “They (the fans) don’t care much about the result, but at home, they are always with us. So I want to dedicate this win to them.” Pakistan has struggled across all formats recently, but the team has now won four of its last five matches and secured two consecutive series wins. Next, Pakistan will face Australia in a three-match T20I series.
