Babar Azam, captain of the Pakistan cricket team, will now be playing under the captaincy of wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan for the Vancouver Knights in the upcoming Global T20 Canada League Season 4. The franchise announced Rizwan’s appointment as captain via social media, also giving him the honorary title ‘Sir’.
The league, featuring prominent international cricketers like Mohammad Nabi, Shakib Al Hasan, and David Warner, kicks off on July 25 with the final scheduled for August 11 in Canada. Seven Pakistani players, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Mohammad Amir, will be part of the tournament, following their participation in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Defending champions Montreal Tigers, led by Chris Lynn, will face tough competition from teams like Surrey Jaguars and Toronto Nationals. Rizwan, previously with the Knights, aims to lead his team to victory after their runner-up finish last year.
For detailed squads and updates, fans can follow the action-packed GT20 Canada Season 4, featuring top cricketing talents from around the globe.
