PCB captaincy support
Lahore, August 25, 2025, 05:39 PM PKT – PCB Reaffirms Support for Rizwan, Masood Amid Performance Review
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reaffirmed its support for ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan and Test captain Shan Masood on August 25, 2025, following their denial of leadership change rumors.
The statement comes as the PCB selection committee, led by Aaqib Javed, reviews team performance ahead of the Asia Cup and Australia tour.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, addressing a press conference, clarified,
“No discussions on replacing Rizwan or Masood have occurred,” as reported by NEN.
The board dismissed claims that Salman Ali Agha and Saud Shakeel were considered for ODI and Test captaincies, respectively.
Despite recent losses, including a 34-year first ODI series defeat to the West Indies, Naqvi praised Rizwan’s leadership and Masood’s 2-1 Test series win over England.
The PCB is focusing on squad stability, with plans to integrate young talent for upcoming matches.
The selection committee, now excluding captains and coaches, aims for merit-based decisions.
“We trust our captains to deliver,”
Naqvi added.
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