Babar and Rizwan Dropped as Pakistan Names New T20 Captain for New Zealand Tour”

Jarida Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dropped Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20I squad for the New Zealand tour, appointing Salman Ali Agha as captain and Shadab Khan as vice-captain. The decision follows Pakistan’s early ICC Champions Trophy exit, with an eye on the T20 Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026. Interim coach Aqib Javed continues, while three uncapped players join the squad. Salman aims for an aggressive, modern playing style.

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