Pakistan, April 17 -- Iftikhar Ahmed has thrown his support behind Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan's ODI captain. He believes Rizwan is the best option, despite rising criticism regarding his leadership. Iftikhar emphasized that his endorsement is based purely on performance, not personal friendship.

In a recent interview, Iftikhar stated, "If you compare options, Rizwan is the best choice. He can improve." His comments come after Pakistan experienced major defeats under Rizwan's captaincy, including setbacks in the ICC Champions Trophy and the recent New Zealand tour. This has intensified discussions about a potential leadership change.

Currently, the T20 team is led by Salman Ali Agha, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the ODI captain...