Rizwan will now work in tandem with new captain Shaheen Shah Afridi in the leadership group of the T20I team as Pakistan, the 2009 Men\u2019s T20 World Cup winners, now build up their preparation for the 2024 edition of the tournament, happening in West Indies and USA from June 1-29.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It is an honour to be named as the vice-captain of Pakistan Men\u2019s T20I side. I am thankful to the PCB for entrusting me with this responsibility. I am looking forward to working closely with the captain, coaching staff, and my teammates to contribute to the team's success,\u201d said Rizwan in a statement issued by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rizwan, 31, has featured in 85 T20Is since his debut in the format in 2015, amassing 2,797 runs, including one century and 25 half-centuries. Behind the stumps, Rizwan has taken 41 catches and 11 stumpings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain and wicket-keeper), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wicket-keeper), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Series schedule:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
1st T20I \u2013 January 12, Eden Park, Auckland<\/p>\r\n\r\n
2nd T20I \u2013 January 14, Seddon Park, Hamilton<\/p>\r\n\r\n
3rd T20I \u2013 January 17, University Oval, Dunedin<\/p>\r\n\r\n
4th T20I \u2013 January 19, Hagley Oval, Christchurch<\/p>\r\n\r\n
5th T20I \u2013 January 21, Hagley Oval, Christchurch<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mohammad-rizwan-appointed-as-pakistans-vice-captain-in-t20is-ahead-of-nz-tour.JPG", "alt_img": "Mohammad Rizwan appointed as Pakistan's vice-captain in T20Is ahead of NZ tour", "alt_title": "Hyderabad : ICC Cricket World Cup Match Between Pakistan And Sri Lanka", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Mohammad Rizwan Appointed As Pakistan's Vice-captain In T20Is Ahead Of NZ Tour On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Mohammad Rizwan Appointed As Pakistan's Vice-captain In T20Is Ahead Of NZ Tour, Shaheen Shah Afridi: Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as Pakistan's vice-captain in T20Is ahead of the five-game tour of.", "seo_keywords": "Mohammad Rizwan, New Zealand, Shaheen Shah Afridi, T20 World Cup, West Indies, Pakistan Men, Pakistan Cricket Board, Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr", "tag": "", "tagging": "Mohammad Rizwan, New Zealand, Shaheen Shah Afridi, T20 World Cup, West Indies, Pakistan Men, Pakistan Cricket Board, Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "mohammad-rizwan-appointed-as-pakistans-vice-captain-in-t20is-ahead-of-nz-tour", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "896", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-01-08 14:44:03", "updated": "2024-01-08 14:44:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Mohammad Rizwan, New Zealand, Shaheen Shah Afridi, T20 World Cup, West Indies, Pakistan Men, Pakistan Cricket Board, Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-01-08 14:44:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/mohammad-rizwan-appointed-as-pakistans-vice-captain-in-t20is-ahead-of-nz-tour-135612" }