Lahore, Oct 27 (Reporter) Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was on Sunday appointed as the captain of the national cricket team for white-ball formats, with Salman Ali Agha named as vice-captain. The announcement comes as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I tours of Australia and Zimbabwe, scheduled from November 4 to December 5. Rizwan, 32, who made his white-ball debut in 2015, has established himself as a vital player in the squad. He has played 74 ODIs and 102 T20Is, accumulating 5,401 runs, including four centuries, and has been instrumental behind the stumps with 143 dismissals. His leadership will commence with the first ODI against Australia in Melbourne on November 4, making him the 31st captain in Pakistan's ODI history. In the T20I format, he will be the 12th captain, starting with the first T20I against Australia in Brisbane on 14 November. Expressing his gratitude, Rizwan stated, “I am deeply honoured to be appointed as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. Representing Pakistan on the global stage is the greatest privilege, and to now be entrusted with leading such a talented and exciting group of players is a tremendous honour. Joining the ranks of some of Pakistan’s legendary limited-overs captains truly is the icing on the cake." He emphasised his commitment to the role and the support he seeks from selectors, coaches, and teammates to meet the expectations of fans, stating, “Pakistan cricket holds immense potential across all formats, and I am confident that, with the support of God Almighty, we will build on our recent success against England to achieve even greater heights.” PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Rizwan on his appointment, expressing confidence in his leadership qualities. “Rizwan has earned the respect of his peers and colleagues through his dedication and positive attitude, and I have no doubt that these qualities, combined with his game knowledge and performance, will inspire the next generation of Pakistan cricketers," Naqvi remarked...////...