Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership during Pakistan’s 2-1 series win against Australia has garnered widespread praise, with former cricketers and pundits highlighting his aggressive and dynamic approach. Rizwan became the first Pakistani captain in 22 years to secure a series win against Australia on their home ground, replicating the feat achieved by Waqar Younis in 2002.
Shoaib Akhtar, a member of the 2002 squad, took to social media to commend Rizwan and the team, expressing his admiration for their performance. Akhtar shared, “Outstanding win after 22 years. I remember 2002 when we won the last series at the Gabba, and it took the team 22 years to win again. But these guys were brilliant. It was a comprehensive win against Australia. There is a change in the attitude because of Rizwan and Naseem, Shaheen, Haris, and Hasnain, everyone bowled solidly.”
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Pakistan’s improvement under Rizwan’s captaincy was evident from the first match, with the team nearly pulling off an upset despite posting a low total. Rizwan’s leadership was further highlighted in the subsequent games, where his strategic field placements and rotation of bowlers—areas where his predecessor Babar Azam had faced criticism—were widely praised.
With momentum on their side, Rizwan and his team will look to continue their strong performance in the upcoming T20 series against Australia, which begins on November 14th at the Gabba. A win in the T20s would significantly raise expectations for the team, especially with the Champions Trophy looming on the horizon.
