Rizwan optimistic about carrying T20I momentum into West Indies ODI series – SUCH TV

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has expressed confidence in continuing the winning momentum from the recent T20I series into the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies.

The three-match ODI series will kick off on August 8 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad.

The second match is scheduled for August 10, followed by the final game on August 12.

Speaking ahead of the first ODI, Rizwan said he believes the team is well-prepared to carry their T20I success into the 50-over format.

In a video shared on PCB’s YouTube channel, the wicketkeeper-batter mentioned that the squad has undergone two consecutive days of training to gear up for the series.

“We practiced hard for two days for both day and day-and-night games. The victory in the T20I series has provided a winning momentum to the side.

We will try to carry forward the momentum into the ODIs,” he said.

Mohammad Rizwan welcomed the inclusion of young talent to balance the squad for the Pakistan vs West Indies ODI series.

“We have seen Sufiyan Muqeem in very good rhythm, while we also have a mystery spinner in Abrar Ahmed.

It can prove a trump card for us if we get the right pitches,” the Pakistan captain said.

He also emphasised the importance of senior players such as Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf in the squad.

On the batting lineup, Rizwan admitted that Fakhar Zaman’s injury was a loss for the national team.

“But it is also an opportunity for young talent to perform in his absence.

Hassan Nawaz has been performing for some time and has won games for Pakistan,” he said.

The Pakistan captain expressed hope that the young talent will play a pivotal role in helping the side win the Pakistan vs West Indies ODI series.