Bad news for Mohammad Rizwan ahead of ODI series against South Africa, he may lose his…

Mohammad Rizwan’s future as Pakistan’s ODI captain is uncertain ahead of the South Africa series, as the PCB has yet to finalize the leadership decision.

Written by: Ankit Kumar Edited by: Ankit Kumar

Published: October 19, 2025, 8:32 AM IST

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Bad news for Mohammad Rizwan ahead of ODI series against South Africa, he may lose his...

New Delhi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently issued a statement saying that the captaincy for the upcoming South Africa series has not been decided yet. Rizwan was not explicitly named in the statement, raising questions about his leadership position.

The Key Role of the Selection Committee

The PCB clarified that, based on the recommendations of head coach Mike Hesson, the selection committee is convening a meeting and will decide on the captaincy within the next day or two.

Despite Rizwan’s Strong Individual Performance

Rizwan’s individual batting remains impressive — he has scored 361 runs in ODIs this year, averaging close to 36. However, the team’s recent failures — such as the defeat in the tri-series final, the early exit from the Champions Trophy, and the series loss on the West Indies tour — have prompted discussions about his future as captain.

Pressure on Rizwan and its Impact on Pakistan cricket team

These decisions can sometimes impact teams more than the matches, damaging morale and mutual relations among players and the board. Earlier, Shaheen Shah Afridi was removed from T20 captaincy, and that incident still has a strong effect on Pakistan cricket.

Story Highlights

1. The PCB has not yet finalized Mohammad Rizwan’s ODI captaincy.
2. The selection committee will soon decide on the leadership role.
3. Rizwan’s individual performance remains strong, but team results have been poor.
4. The situation reflects the growing link between sports, management, and politics in Pakistan cricket.