Mon Nov 18 08:35:44 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Captain Sacked After Two T20 Losses to Australia
**Hobart, Australia** – Pakistan has made a dramatic captaincy change ahead of the third T20I against Australia, dropping Mohammad Rizwan and appointing Aga Salman as his replacement. The decision comes after Pakistan suffered consecutive losses in the first two matches of the series.
Rizwan, an experienced player, has been omitted from the playing XI altogether for the Hobart match. Reports suggest he has been rested, though the timing of the change, just before the crucial third match, points to a more significant shift.
Aga Salman, a batting all-rounder with limited T20I experience (only two matches for Pakistan), takes the helm. His overall T20 record is more substantial, with 78 matches played, 38 wickets taken, and 1091 runs scored, including a highest score of 68 not out. However, his recent form hasn’t been exceptional.
Australia comprehensively won the first two matches, by 29 runs in Brisbane and 13 runs in Sydney. Rizwan’s own performance in those matches was underwhelming, scoring 0 and 16 respectively. The change in captaincy is a clear indication of Pakistan’s desperation to turn the series around. The third T20I is scheduled for Monday in Hobart.
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