Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi has backed Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan to guide the aspect to victory within the Champions Trophy 2025.
The upcoming match would be the wicketkeeping batter’s first ICC match as a captain after taking cost from star batter Babar Azam final yr.
Following his appointment as Pakistan captain, Mohammad Rizwan led the aspect in two ODI collection victories in Australia and South Africa.
The fitting-handed batter additionally guided the nationwide aspect to the latest tri-nation collection ultimate, nevertheless, they have been defeated by New Zealand within the final recreation days earlier than the Champions Trophy 2025.
As Pakistan, the defending champions, are set to host the upcoming version of the match, former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi backed Mohammad Rizwan to guide the aspect with a ‘constructive perspective.’
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Throughout an interview with an Indian media outlet, Afridi mentioned that the Pakistan captain ought to set an instance for the opposite gamers by performing nicely with the bat within the Champions Trophy 2025.
“I believe as a captain, he ought to set an instance for the others which is essential. He has to carry out in each recreation. Like Inzy bhai (Inzamam-ul-Haq) mentioned physique language and perspective matter lots,” Shahid Afridi mentioned.
The previous Pakistan captain termed Mohammad Rizwan a ‘fighter,’ saying that the wicketkeeping batter has the flexibility to unite the aspect.
“He’s one participant who retains the group collectively and behaves equally with each member. He’s a fighter, has a constructive physique language, provides lots on the sector,” Afridi mentioned.
Afridi confirmed confidence within the management qualities of the Pakistan captain, saying that he’ll make the Pakistan aspect combat within the Champions Trophy 2025.
“I consider that he’s a type of a participant who exhibits character within the large video games. I’ve full confidence in him that he’ll make the group combat,” he added.