Muhammad Rizwan Retunes to the team as captain and Babar Azam retunes to the team again west indies

The time-old captain Mohammad Rizwan has returned as the-captain, and he’s also in the platoon against the West Indies.

Babar Azam has also returned. Shaheen Shah Afridi is coming back to the Pakistani team. This means that all three major players have confirmed their return. Mohammad Rizwan will lead the team as the captain, while Salman Ali Agha has been named the vice-captain.

Pakistan had tried hard to convert these three ODIs into T20Is, but that was not possible. As a result, they will have to play the ODI series against the West Indies. For this series, Pakistan’s squad includes Mohammad Rizwan as the captain and Salman Ali Agha as the vice-captain.

Abdullah Shafiq will come in as an opener and support Babar Azam at the top. Fakhar Zaman is also part of the squad, along with Saim Ayub and Faheem Ashraf. Sufyan Muqim has made his return to the team, and Abrar Ahmed is also included. In place of Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah has been named in the ODI squad, marking his comeback.

Talking about the fast bowlers, Pakistan will go with Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. In the spin department, Abrar Ahmed and Sufyan Muqim will take charge. Regarding wicketkeepers and all-rounders, it will be up to Mohammad Rizwan to decide the playing XI and batting order.

Mohammad Haris is also in the squad as a wicketkeeper. He has a strong personality and pride, and now the decision must be made whether to give him a chance or keep him on the bench. Saim Ayub also has pride and potential. The question remains—should Fakhar Zaman open, or should Babar Azam bat one-down?

Abdullah Shafiq’s position seems secure and untouchable. So, it will be interesting to see how Rizwan balances these egos and decisions. This will also be a major test for Mohammad Rizwan as a captain. After everything was taken from him earlier, he has been given the captaincy once again.

Now, the team goes into action under Rizwan’s leadership. His choices will be closely watched—especially regarding the final playing XI. It will be important to see how Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy differs from that of Salman Ali Agha, who is now the vice-captain.

Both captains will be visible on the field. Rizwan knows that Salman Ali Agha is seen as a potential replacement. He will need to make sharp, confident decisions to show he’s the right man to lead. His mission is to make Pakistan win, because that’s what ultimately matters—the victory and the happiness of the Pakistani people.

All eyes will also be on Babar Azam. He receives both criticism and admiration. But now, he’s back in style—with his elegant cover drives. Babar will have to perform and make people fall in love with his game again. This is his moment to shine.

Mohammad Rizwan has a chance to play a defining innings that will remind everyone of his worth and leadership. Fakhar Zaman will also need to prove himself again. He must show that he’s still consistent and reliable. Saim Ayub, too, must step up and prove that he can overcome this early dip in form.

This series will be full of challenges. It will be a real test for everyone. Let’s see who rises to the occasion and who fails to deliver.

So, how do you feel about Mohammad Rizwan’s return?