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“We are going to enjoy PSL; it's a big tournament for us. We couldn't do well in Champions Trophy; hopefully we will do well in PSL”: Mohammad Rizwan

topspin said:
The problem in white ball cricket is if Rizwan doesn't improve his shot range on the offside, bowlers will just block his scoring areas by bowling outside his off-stump.

He can get away with it in red ball cricket because you are meant to leave most of those deliveries.

I'm not aware of any drama off the field. Not doubting you, but I just haven't stumbled across it.

Bowlers have been poor and in the first ODI, Pakistan should've bowled NZ out for under 250, as there was prodigious swing on offer during the first 20 overs. I didn't watch the other games, so I can't comment on whether the conditions were the same for the rest of the series.
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If Riz can maintain the below stats in ODIs on top of his good keeping, then we should not worry about off side play. He has his own method. He simply needs to trust himself and convert those starts.
 

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gazza619 said:
If Riz can maintain the below stats in ODIs on top of his good keeping, then we should not worry about off side play. He has his own method. He simply needs to trust himself and convert those starts.
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Everyone can see it.

He’s a mediocre player.
 
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Rana said:
Everyone can see it.

He’s a mediocre player.
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I am just thinking if that is word you use for him then a new word needs to be invented for your beloved Faheem Ashraf, son of punjab.
 
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Poor captain and poor players overall. But this is nothing new, they have been doing this for years.

Whole PCB adm. needs to be replaced, we need a bold chairman who takes some tough decisions starting from replacing this captain and coach. Maybe this humiliation can be good in the longer run.

The only positive from this tour is Sufyan’s bowling and the century in one of T20s. That’s it.
 
Irrespective of match results, I have always been afraid of Rizwan embarrassing Pakistani's during press conferences and presentations.

That's why I never wanted him to be captain. Now loosing every single game is just adding to the disaster.


But kre kya ? Do we have smart, educated and forward looking players in setup ? Unfortunately we have bunch of self obsessed loosers.
 
mango_bite77 said:
Irrespective of match results, I have always been afraid of Rizwan embarrassing Pakistani's during press conferences and presentations.

That's why I never wanted him to be captain. Now loosing every single game is just adding to the disaster.


But kre kya ? Do we have smart, educated and forward looking players in setup ? Unfortunately we have bunch of self obsessed loosers.
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Haris Rauf seem like a smart person
 
mango_bite77 said:
Do we have smart, educated and forward looking players in setup
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Can we also please add good-looking to our wish list.

The current crop are shorter, skinnier, and having faces which only mothers are fond of.

From days of kardar, majid, sarfaraz, immo, was, waq, shoaib, afridi, misbah. Now these homely characters.
 
mango_bite77 said:
Irrespective of match results, I have always been afraid of Rizwan embarrassing Pakistani's during press conferences and presentations.

That's why I never wanted him to be captain. Now loosing every single game is just adding to the disaster.


But kre kya ? Do we have smart, educated and forward looking players in setup ? Unfortunately we have bunch of self obsessed loosers.
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Strong personality and communication skills must be the basic criteria for captaincy but unfortunately Pakistan doesn't have too many options, only Shan, Agha Salman & Saud Shakeel can speak well. It's not about proficiency in English language; a captain should address queries clearly and honestly to the point even if he is speaking in Urdu. Both Babar & Rizwan can't communicate at all even in their native language, they never answer accurately.
 
To be fair, I would utter nonsense too if I was not able to speak a language fluently. I am for translators being present for the players during Q/A - just like many other sports (soccer being one). It serves no purpose to get nonsense responses like this when they have a massive difficulty speaking english. Now if this was the same response received in his mother tongue .. that's another problem alltogether.
 
Rana said:
Wasim Akram is the pride of Punjab. The Zinadine Zidane of cricket.

Respect the roots. Punjab produces the GOATS of South Asian cricket.
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Pride of punjab, Zinedine Zidane who along with his teammates i.e the golden generation of Pakistan, let the nation down so many times in icc tournaments lol

Only 1 world cup win and that too because Imran Khan was the captain.

Look at India and how their golden generation has won so much. THAT is how it's supposed to be done.
 
Raja Ishtiaq said:
Pride of punjab, Zinedine Zidane who along with his teammates i.e the golden generation of Pakistan, let the nation down so many times in icc tournaments lol
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Let me look in my pocket for the flying manjis I give….


Oh wait, I can’t find any!
 
Greenstorm said:
Rizwan did well as captain in Aus and SA ODI series. He should have resigned from captaincy when thick tank decided to select playing XIs for him (before tri series). Now he is as responsible for the blame as Aqib and co.
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Rizwan did nothing as a captain, it was saim who won us the series. Rizwan was riding on the back of saim while people like you were hyping rizwan to the moon

When saim comes back we will start winning again.

It's now clear like day and night
 
BouncerGuy said:
Nother series where Pakistan learned.

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Mohammad Rizwan at the post match presentation:

"This was an important series for us. Babar Azam found good touch with consecutive fifties, while Sufiyan Muqeem bowled exceptionally well. In the last match, Naseem Shah rediscovered his rhythm with the new ball.

We must give full credit to New Zealand - all their departments have been performing consistently well for months now. The conditions here are very different from Asian pitches, yet they've adapted brilliantly, just as they did during our home series.

In New Zealand, new ball bowling is crucial. We've deliberately focused on developing our young bowlers during this series - this experience will only make them better."

"When you lose, there aren't many excuses to make. While we had some strong individual performances, New Zealand simply outplayed us overall."

"After Champions Trophy and this series, we'll leave the past. PSL is a big tournament for us in Pakistan, hopefully our nation will enjoy. Hopefully we'll do well in PSL"
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Rizwan should be no where near the t20 or ODI teams now after this ridiculous performance. NZ b bowlers made him look like a child, seriously 5 runs off 27 is a joke.. no plan, no technique or game awareness and unfortunately no “learning” aswell just wishy washy talk. This guy could not even show up with his team to the practice on time so the Napier ground staff accommodated them in the indoor facilities.

PCB should Groom Haris for ODIs aswell and give him a long run. Can’t be worse than the current Rizwan. Not sure how suited Haris is for tests so they will need to look for a decent test wk batsman aswell who could be the backup for Haris across formats.

Rizwan might be able to survive a few years in tests on roads in Asia. Should not be playing in Sena conditions tho. Look for youngsters and bring back competitions for spots.
 
Is there a press conferences thread? Is there a need to discuss every statement from PC in isolation?
 
It’s sad and funny at the same time how the lack of education keeps showing in the Pakistani cricketers. After getting smashed on a foreign tour the last thing you should be really be eating is let’s have fun in PSL. It’s a mockery of your cricket and an insult to the fans that playing for the nation means nothing to us let’s have fun in a domestic competition. This is the captain indulging in this sort of stuff.

Sorry you’re not fit to lead the nation bro. These fans, their heart beats for Dil Dil Pakistan, not Dil Dil Multan. Know your role and show some respect, brother.
 
gazza619 said:
If Riz can maintain the below stats in ODIs on top of his good keeping, then we should not worry about off side play. He has his own method. He simply needs to trust himself and convert those starts.
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Those numbers flatter him because he's been mostly rubbish against first string attacks of world class sides - such as Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and India.
 
emranabbas said:
Rizwan did nothing as a captain, it was saim who won us the series. Rizwan was riding on the back of saim while people like you were hyping rizwan to the moon

When saim comes back we will start winning again.

It's now clear like day and night
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Rizwan hardly made any tactical mistakes in those series.

While Saim did play an important role, Pakistan won those series because our bowling restricted opposition to below par scores. We almost defended 203 in Aus if not for freak innings by Cummins. Rizwan's playing XI selection, bowling changes and field placements were on point.
 
topspin said:
Those numbers flatter him because he's been mostly rubbish against first string attacks of world class sides - such as Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and India.
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Not entirely true. Assuming we are talking about ODIs, see his ODI stats against all nations. He is averaging in 20s against WI, England & Afghanistan where he needs to improve.
 

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gazza619 said:
Not entirely true. Assuming we are talking about ODIs, see his ODI stats against all nations. He is averaging in 20s against WI, England & Afghanistan where he needs to improve.
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we should not ignore his low strike rates

In the current era

no.4/5 batters are striking at 90+, some even 100+
 
Stupid statement by Rizwan after below average performance in Pakistan Tri-series, Champions Trophy 2025 & New Zealand tour.
 
Flat_Track_Bully said:
All they care about is PSL money. Destroyed our cricket.
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Not just the PSL. It's any easy league money.

If we put poor economy, lack of education, lack of any other workable skills into a box- it's easy to picture the players luring after the monies bought by league cricket.
 
Greenstorm said:
Rizwan hardly made any tactical mistakes in those series.

While Saim did play an important role, Pakistan won those series because our bowling restricted opposition to below par scores. We almost defended 203 in Aus if not for freak innings by Cummins. Rizwan's playing XI selection, bowling changes and field placements were on point.
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so what your saying is Rizwan is now making tactical mistakes and that's the reason we are losing?

agreed

the reason he needs to be stripped from captaincy from all formats
 
emranabbas said:
so what your saying is Rizwan is now making tactical mistakes and that's the reason we are losing?

agreed

the reason he needs to be stripped from captaincy from all formats
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Yes but removing Rizwan from captaincy won't change much as long as Aqib is there.

I also meant that credit should be given to Rizwan for those victories just like we are going after him now.
 
Raja Ishtiaq said:
Rizwan proving the haters on PP wrong and they can't take it. I'm loving this lol
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No he hasn't. James Vince, who can't get anywhere near the England team, made Rizwan's ton look bang average.

Rizwan's scored his runs 50% slower.

This is the problem with fans like you, your expectations are so low, you are easily pleased.
 
If a team losses from 230+ score, than the issue isnt batting its bowling.

It seems like @Rana wanted Rizwan to score 280 in a t20 game..........
 
Major said:
If a team losses from 230+ score, than the issue isnt batting its bowling.

It seems like @Rana wanted Rizwan to score 280 in a t20 game..........
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Multan didn’t score 230 courtesy of Rizwan. His batting had them at 180-200.

They got to 230 because of

-extras. Too many of them
-Kamran Ghulam
-Michael Bracewell

Kamran and Bracewell batted properly on this deck. Usman Khan looked like he wanted to get on with it but got out early.

Rizwan did contribute with a 50 off 22 balls later on, but his middle overs nudging when he was the set batsman as the opener was pathetic. They lost the game right here. He scored 20 off 20 balls or something along these lines after the powerplay.
 
Rana said:
Multan didn’t score 230 courtesy of Rizwan. His batting had them at 180-200.

They got to 230 because of

-extras. Too many of them
-Kamran Ghulam
-Michael Bracewell

Kamran and Bracewell batted properly on this deck. Usman Khan looked like he wanted to get on with it but got out early.

Rizwan did contribute with a 50 off 22 balls later on, but his middle overs nudging when he was the set batsman as the opener was pathetic. They lost the game right here. He scored 20 off 20 balls or something along these lines after the powerplay.
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So the guy who score 100+ runs was the reason why his team got to 234? Salam to your logic


you do know 234 is not a score made everday in t20 right?
 
Major said:
So the guy who score 100+ runs was the reason why his team got to 234? Salam to your logic


you do know 234 is not a score made everday in t20 right?
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216 - Quetta
234 - Multan
236 - Karachi
245 - Pune
247 - Sunrisers

These scores were made by 5 separate teams across 2 countries all on 12/04/2025.

It is no longer as rare or unique as you are thinking.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
216 - Quetta
234 - Multan
236 - Karachi
245 - Pune
247 - Sunrisers

These scores were made by 5 separate teams across 2 countries all on 12/04/2025.

It is no longer as rare or unique as you are thinking.
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The same issue is with Saud Shaqeel

He was batting with the mindset of 170. This is how he plays for Karachi/Sindh as well.

Pakistani batters and fans don’t understand modern cricket at all.
 
topspin said:
This journalist understands the modern game. A rare find in Pakistan cricket.
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Anyone watching the game and know about cricket, but would know there was dew later on and you cannot compare two batsmen play against each other as they face different bowlers. Both innings were good.
 
PakPremi said:
Anyone watching the game and know about cricket, but would know there was dew later on and you cannot compare two batsmen play against each other as they face different bowlers. Both innings were good.
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I have watched enough of Rizwan to know that he is incapable of playing the knock that Vince played. Why?

Because he doesn't have the shot range like the Englishman does. Rizwan's offside game is whackkkk.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
216 - Quetta
234 - Multan
236 - Karachi
245 - Pune
247 - Sunrisers

These scores were made by 5 separate teams across 2 countries all on 12/04/2025.

It is no longer as rare or unique as you are thinking.
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Look at the context from which he is critisizing Rizwan. Once a team goes over 200 run, the batting has done its job, its the bowlijg unit that needs to defend it.
 
Maybe Usman, Hasan nawaz and saud innings looked good to people here... Riz's inning was better than all but not better than what James Vince did to them in the end.
 
Major said:
So the guy who score 100+ runs was the reason why his team got to 234? Salam to your logic


you do know 234 is not a score made everday in t20 right?
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They scored 234 despite Rizwan, not because of him. Using basic maths, If entire team played with same strike rate as Rizwan, team would have score 208.
 
Sachin fan said:
They scored 234 despite Rizwan, not because of him. Using basic maths, If entire team played with same strike rate as Rizwan, team would have score 208.
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not everyone scores at the same strike rate if you use logic.
 
On a pitch where 240 is par score - scoring 100 of 61 is actually below par. SHould have scored at least 120

This is something a lot of fans dont understand. In T20 strike rate is the bottom line - not total runs scored. RIzwan ensured his team was 20 runs short. That cost them the game

Same way Kohli almost cost India the T20 WC final by scoring 76 of 59. That was at least 15 runs short. Thankfully Bumrah saved our day
 
topspin said:
I have watched enough of Rizwan to know that he is incapable of playing the knock that Vince played. Why?

Because he doesn't have the shot range like the Englishman does. Rizwan's offside game is whackkkk.
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Rizwan is a wicket keeper batsman who plays in the team for his keeping and batting. Azam and Haris hacks are his alternatives, but I know which one I rather play for Pakistan.
 
PakPremi said:
Rizwan is a wicket keeper batsman who plays in the team for his keeping and batting. Azam and Haris hacks are his alternatives, but I know which one I rather play for Pakistan.
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Because you are an mutma’in loser.
 
Major said:
Look at the context from which he is critisizing Rizwan. Once a team goes over 200 run, the batting has done its job, its the bowlijg unit that needs to defend it.
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At some point we should wonder why other teams have players who can win matches but our Babar and Rizwan do their job and then depend on middle order to hit out of the park or bowlers to come in and play wonderfully. Will they never be able to step up on their own?
 
DeadlyVenom said:
At some point we should wonder why other teams have players who can win matches but our Babar and Rizwan do their job and then depend on middle order to hit out of the park or bowlers to come in and play wonderfully. Will they never be able to step up on their own?
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Bro you are not getting the point.

When do you make the bowlers accountable?

Once you go 200+, its the bowlers job to defend it.

If bowlers cant defend 234, than whats the point of playing 4 maim bowlers and not just add part timers instead
 
Major said:
Bro you are not getting the point.

When do you make the bowlers accountable?

Once you go 200+, its the bowlers job to defend it.

If bowlers cant defend 234, than whats the point of playing 4 maim bowlers and not just add part timers instead
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Bowlers have accountability - Jordan didn't do well in particular. But Rizwan cannot be absolved from criticism either.
 
Major said:
Look at the context from which he is critisizing Rizwan. Once a team goes over 200 run, the batting has done its job, its the bowlijg unit that needs to defend it.
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No it hasn't. It still depends on the pitch. Regardless, Multan went over that mark because of Bracewell 's high impact finishing rather than Rizwan's average knock.
 
Fo
Major said:
Look at the context from which he is critisizing Rizwan. Once a team goes over 200 run, the batting has done its job, its the bowlijg unit that needs to defend it.
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Agree..but the same Rizwan if put to chase the same total could not chase like Vince or Abhishek did..he would have definitely bottled under pressure..
 
As usual Riz did well and batted for himself on that kind of pitch.
From teams point of view, he committed a crime by scoring around 20-25 runs after consuming that many balls.
Vince showed exactly how one should bat on such pitch and brutally exposed the charlatan.
:inti
 
PakPremi said:
Rizwan is a wicket keeper batsman who plays in the team for his keeping and batting. Azam and Haris hacks are his alternatives, but I know which one I rather play for Pakistan.
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Rizwan makes the Pakistan team because of his glove work. He's a top wicket keeper however he has no business batting in the top order. He should be used the same way India used Dinesh Karthik in the 2022 WT20 i.e. hide him at 8 before the tail enders come in.
 
I might get flack for this, but I view league cricket as seprate from international cricket. Players who suck in international can become league superstars.

Saud and Rizwan are fine in leagues. I actually agree with @Major In that bowling needs to be held accountable.

MS is horrifically weak from all angles this time around. I'd move Usman Khan to opening and KG to no 3 and bring In Muhammad Amir Barki as a fresh face since he has a 140SR in local t20. Or I'd try Johnson Charles.

Drop shai hope, Shan hope is finished atm, besides he was never that good in t20 cricket. He strikes at 128 in leagues usually.

But rizwan isn't an issue in t20 PSL in the same way Saud isn't an issue in PSL.

League cricket =/= International.

Better to have usman khan at opening with rizwan since UK is extremely good in leagues.

Edit: By fine in leagues I mean PSL, rizwan isn't good enough for the Hundred.
 
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