Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan at the Asia Cup starting on September 9. The team is placed with Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and India in Group A.
Compared to last year's list of 27 contracted players, the PCB has expanded the pool to 30, including 12 fresh additions.
Although there are reasons for concern regarding Pakistan's performance in the ODI, it is important to remember that the Asia Cup will be played in T20 format, where the squad has performed better.
Virat Kohli leads the list of highest run scorers in Asia Cup T20 history, with Mohammad Rizwan following in second place.
It was the first bilateral ODI series won by West Indies against Pakistan since 1991.
Pakistan reached 284-5 with seven balls to spare after the home side scored 280 after being sent in to bat by Pakistan.
Mohammad Rizwan is set to lead the Multan Sultans in the upcoming PSL season, but he's facing pressure as a captain following Pakistan’s unexpected winless group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy at home.
India cricketer Ishan Kishan criticized Pakistani wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan for his overly appealing style.
In the video, Brad Hogg can be seen talking to an individual, who tries to imitate Mohammad Rizwan speaking to broadcasters in broken English.
Yuzvendra Chahal was also seen teasing teammate Shashank Singh asking the latter “Darr gaya kya (Are you afraid)?”
Pakistan play five T20s and three ODIs in New Zealand starting March 16.
Ashwin pointed out that Pakistan’s recent batting performances shouldn’t be directly compared, as the ongoing match in Dubai is being played on a slow, sluggish surface, unlike the batting-friendly conditions in Karachi.
The Indian cricket board has written to ICC stating that they won't risk sending their players to the neighbouring nation citing security concerns.
Mohammad Rizwan takes DRS after Adam Zampa's advice during Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI. Watch the video below...
Considering the scenario there have been talks about hosting the tournament in a hybrid model, like they did with Asia Cup 2023, which was partially played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka despite the former being the hosts.
Pakistan's new white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan, after initial reluctance, has agreed to the PCB's new selection policy and will not have any voting right in the short-listing of touring squads or the playing eleven, according to a source in the board.
Mohammad Rizwan has represented Pakistan in 74 ODIs and 102 T20Is. In both the formats, Rizwan averages 40.15 (ODIs) and 48.72 (T20Is).
In a video doing rounds on social media, Mohammad Rizwan is seen tossing his bat towards Babar Azam, who then grabs it.
Babar Azam also seemed touched by the fanfare. 'Overwhelmed with the love support here in Hyderabad,' he shared in an Instagram story.
Pakistani media reported that Rizwan sustained the strain while landing awkwardly on his right leg in his effort to collect a Mohammad Hasnain's delivery during India's innings. As per reports, the 30-year-old hard-hitting batter was shifted to a hospital soon after Pakistan's last-over win.
"The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman ruled the roost in 2021 when it came to the shortest format of the game," the ICC said of Mohammad Rizwan after crowning him as the top T20I player of the year.
The animated stumper-batsman pulled the first ball of his Test career into the waiting hands of a fielder. On October 24 against India, he was far more mature, without compromising his effervescence.