Mohammad Rizwan - A must for the 2019 World Cup squad?

[Mamoon]

About time this nonsense is put to rest.

Picture #1 is what you call celebrating a hundred - it shows a batsman who is living in the moment and enjoying the euphoria of scoring a century. This is Rizwan after his first hundred.

Picture #2 is a batsman who is acknowledging the applause of the dressing room and the crowd but is focused on the job of winning his team the match. He did not take his helmet off and he did not smile. It was nothing more than a reserved acknowledgment of the people in the stadium who gave him a standing ovation.

The contrast between the two pictures very clearly illustrates that Rizwan was not doing a bhangra on completing his hundred and was clearly focused on taking his team home which unfortunately he was not able to.

However, it appears that some people are handing out certificates of selfishness based on his unpardonable crime of raising his hands in the air for a few seconds. The fact that he didn't take his helmet off and didn't smile doesn't matter to them.

Selfish Rizwan must apologise to the whole nation for raising his hands in the air.

 

[shaz619]

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About time this nonsense is put to rest.

Picture #1 is what you call celebrating a hundred - it shows a batsman who is living in the moment and enjoying the euphoria of scoring a century. This is Rizwan after his first hundred.

Picture #2 is a batsman who is acknowledging the applause of the dressing room and the crowd but is focused on the job of winning his team the match. He did not take his helmet off and he did not smile. It was nothing more than a reserved acknowledgment of the people in the stadium who gave him a standing ovation.

The contrast between the two pictures very clearly illustrates that Rizwan was not doing a bhangra on completing his hundred and was clearly focused on taking his team home which unfortunately he was not able to.

However, it appears that some people are handing out certificates of selfishness based on his unpardonable crime of raising his hands in the air for a few seconds. The fact that he didn't take his helmet off and didn't smile doesn't matter to them.

Selfish Rizwan must apologise to the whole nation for raising his hands in the air.

I agree with that but he didn't finish the job unfortunately, he may not be a finisher but in this day and age you need to be able to belt the ball out the park towards the death when such a scenario often presents itself (imagine it was a world cup game) and as the last recognised batsman all hopes were with him and as much as he batted well he failed

 

[Hasan123]

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About time this nonsense is put to rest.

Picture #1 is what you call celebrating a hundred - it shows a batsman who is living in the moment and enjoying the euphoria of scoring a century. This is Rizwan after his first hundred.

Picture #2 is a batsman who is acknowledging the applause of the dressing room and the crowd but is focused on the job of winning his team the match. He did not take his helmet off and he did not smile. It was nothing more than a reserved acknowledgment of the people in the stadium who gave him a standing ovation.

The contrast between the two pictures very clearly illustrates that Rizwan was not doing a bhangra on completing his hundred and was clearly focused on taking his team home which unfortunately he was not able to.

However, it appears that some people are handing out certificates of selfishness based on his unpardonable crime of raising his hands in the air for a few seconds. The fact that he didn't take his helmet off and didn't smile doesn't matter to them.

Selfish Rizwan must apologise to the whole nation for raising his hands in the air.

The Sarfraz fan club have no shame. Nothing on him lasting 30 balls for nearly 2 years. Such selfless batting by best captain since IK.

 

[Mamoon]

I agree with that but he didn't finish the job unfortunately, he may not be a finisher but in this day and age you need to be able to belt the ball out the park towards the death when such a scenario often presents itself (imagine it was a world cup game) and as the last recognised batsman all hopes were with him and as much as he batted well he failed

Yes he didn't, but it is ridiculous and frankly baseless to suggest that he was more interested in scoring a hundred than helping Pakistan win the game. It is a shameless accusation.

 

[Hawkeye]

The Sarfraz fan club have no shame. Nothing on him lasting 30 balls for nearly 2 years. Such selfless batting by best captain since IK.

The Sarfraz club has indeed gone OTT with the claims of selfish etc. Shows they have no understanding of the game. Sarfraz is also selfish if you go by that logic.

But, on batting ability, Rizwan isn't an upgrade over Sarfraz. So even as a Sarf critic I'm not excited at all.

Both are very limited batsmen and because of that cannot up the ante when required. Also struggle against half decent pace.

If we really want yet another accumulator, we have many options, even Fawad Alam.

On current form yes Rizwan is doing better than Sarf when it comes to amount of runs scored. But the way they're scored, nothing much to separate both of them.

 

[Hasan123]

The Sarfraz club has indeed gone OTT with the claims of selfish etc. Shows they have no understanding of the game. Sarfraz is also selfish if you go by that logic.

But, on batting ability, Rizwan isn't an upgrade over Sarfraz. So even as a Sarf critic I'm not excited at all.

Both are very limited batsmen and because of that cannot up the ante when required. Also struggle against half decent pace.

If we really want yet another accumulator, we have many options, even Fawad Alam.

On current form yes Rizwan is doing better than Sarf when it comes to amount of runs scored. But the way they're scored, nothing much to separate both of them.

So Rizwan runs aren’t impressive, but you are supporting a player who can’t even touch 50 LOL?

Our fans and their support for individuals truly has no shame.

 

[Abdullah719]

So Rizwan runs aren’t impressive, but you are supporting a player who can’t even touch 50 LOL?

Our fans and their support for individuals truly has no shame.

Are you accusing [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] of being a Sarfaraz supporter?

 

[Hawkeye]

So Rizwan runs aren’t impressive, but you are supporting a player who can’t even touch 50 LOL?

Our fans and their support for individuals truly has no shame.

You seem to be quite passionate right now when it comes to supporting Rizwan, so I understand you won't get some of my points.

And I don't support Sarfraz. )

On current form Rizwan is better and scoring more runs.

I'm talking about their ability. They both are single double type of players, play less dot balls and cannot attack the bowlers .

 

[Hawkeye]

Are you accusing [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] of being a Sarfaraz supporter?

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Call me anything you want except a Sarf supporter.

 

[Abdullah719]

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Call me anything you want except a Sarf supporter.

Shinwari supporter

 

[Hasan123]

You seem to be quite passionate right now when it comes to supporting Rizwan, so I understand you won't get some of my points.

And I don't support Sarfraz. )

On current form Rizwan is better and scoring more runs.

I'm talking about their ability. They both are single double type of players, play less dot balls and cannot attack the bowlers .

It’s not about being passionate. It’s about using common sense. You are criticising a player who scored a century but not saying anything on the player who has the ability to clear the boundaries but lets his team down consistently.


I never said Rizwan is an elite player but he is performing better than his competition so deserves his chance. There are bigger fish to fry.

 

[Hawkeye]

Shinwari supporter

Let's stop playing this game, shall we?

 

[Hasan123]

Are you accusing [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] of being a Sarfaraz supporter?

I’m talking about his love for Umar Akmal.

 

[Hawkeye]

You are criticising a player who scored a century but not saying anything on the player who has the ability to clear the boundaries but lets his team down consistently.

I doubt anyone has criticized Sarfraz as much as I have on this forum.

I'm saying we've found no savior.

But yes certainly Sarfraz's place is in danger now and he has competition.

 

[Abdullah719]

I’m talking about his love for Umar Akmal.

In that case, you are quite right.

 

[Hawkeye]

I’m talking about his love for Umar Akmal.

It's about supporting a particular type of ability to play cricket.

But right now you won't get it.

 

[Hasan123]

I doubt anyone has criticized Sarfraz as much as I have on this forum.

I'm saying we've found no savior.

But yes certainly Sarfraz's place is in danger now and he has competition.

I am talking about your love for Umar Akmal, you are criticising Rizwan but not saying about Umar Akmal failure. Rizwan is rubbish according to you but he is outperforming Umar Akmal on the same pitches against the same bowlers.

 

[Hasan123]

It's about supporting a particular type of ability to play cricket.

But right now you won't get it.

I support the team not individuals.

I understand how modern day LO cricket should be played. Your problem is you hate Rizwan so much as soon he does 1 thing wrong you will jump all over it. But you protect your favourites no matter what.

 

[Gharib Aadmi]

He should be included after the World Cup for the Test and ODI squads. Its too late too change captains now for the World Cup, it will only create unnecessary controversy.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

The Sarfraz club has indeed gone OTT with the claims of selfish etc. Shows they have no understanding of the game. Sarfraz is also selfish if you go by that logic.

But, on batting ability, Rizwan isn't an upgrade over Sarfraz. So even as a Sarf critic I'm not excited at all.

Both are very limited batsmen and because of that cannot up the ante when required. Also struggle against half decent pace.

If we really want yet another accumulator, we have many options, even Fawad Alam.

On current form yes Rizwan is doing better than Sarf when it comes to amount of runs scored. But the way they're scored, nothing much to separate both of them.

Why everyone has to be Sarfraz supporter or Babar suporter or xyz supporter. I dont dislike Rizwan and was the one who praised after his 1st century and i am one of the few here who call him clutch as depicted by his domestic performances but you guys seem to be stick in fanbases and cant just analyze games. Likes of Dr Bassim have also called Rizwan for his selfishness so now he is Sarfraz supporter too? Rizzu was selfish in this game in last 7 overs and has been called out for that, simple.

Hate it when people see the messenger rather than the message. You are better than this. Dont stoop to the level of those who come here just to seek attention.

P.S: 'Sarfraz supporters' have better understanding than the posters here who dont bring anything new to the table. Have never seen them commenting on domestic players or even discussing about unknown upcoming players and rating them.

 

[Hawkeye]

I support the team not individuals.

I understand how modern day LO cricket should be played. Your problem is you hate Rizwan so much as soon he does 1 thing wrong you will jump all over it. But you protect your favourites no matter what.

I hate Rizwan? )

Okay, you won't get it so I won't go any further.

And this holier-than-thou attitude isn't needed either, the same can be said about you protecting Rizwan or your other favorites but let's not get into that. It comes as part of being a fan of the game.

Why everyone has to be Sarfraz supporter or Babar suporter or xyz supporter. I dont dislike Rizwan and was the one who praised after his 1st century and i am one of the few here who call him clutch as depicted by his domestic performances but you guys seem to be stick in fanbases and cant just analyze games. Likes of Dr Bassim have also called Rizwan for his selfishness so now he is Sarfraz supporter too? Rizzu was selfish in this game in last 7 overs and has been called out for that, simple.

Hate it when people see the messenger rather than the message. You are better than this. Dont stoop to the level of those who come here just to seek attention.

P.S: 'Sarfraz supporters' have better understanding than the posters here who dont bring anything new to the table. Have never seen them commenting on domestic players or even discussing about unknown upcoming players and rating them.

I usually try to avoid calling players as selfish etc. unless they have clearly shown it.

Rizwan just doesn't have the ability to accelerate. That's why he couldn't take you over the line. If Dr Bassim thinks that, then it's his choice. I get your point that it's not only Sarf fans that are calling him selfish. But it was about his ability. He couldn't do it even if he wanted to.

Haris Sohail, however, seemed to be playing for his place in the team. Even though I like him. Call it what you want.

 

[Muhammad10]

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About time this nonsense is put to rest.

Picture #1 is what you call celebrating a hundred - it shows a batsman who is living in the moment and enjoying the euphoria of scoring a century. This is Rizwan after his first hundred.

Picture #2 is a batsman who is acknowledging the applause of the dressing room and the crowd but is focused on the job of winning his team the match. He did not take his helmet off and he did not smile. It was nothing more than a reserved acknowledgment of the people in the stadium who gave him a standing ovation.

The contrast between the two pictures very clearly illustrates that Rizwan was not doing a bhangra on completing his hundred and was clearly focused on taking his team home which unfortunately he was not able to.

However, it appears that some people are handing out certificates of selfishness based on his unpardonable crime of raising his hands in the air for a few seconds. The fact that he didn't take his helmet off and didn't smile doesn't matter to them.

Selfish Rizwan must apologise to the whole nation for raising his hands in the air.

It's the height of pettiness. I would like these posters to share one video of any Pakistani batsman not celebrating a hundred, at any point, in any game. We have never had that sort of killer instinct in our batting culture.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

I usually try to avoid calling players as selfish etc. unless they have clearly shown it.

Rizwan just doesn't have the ability to accelerate. That's why he couldn't take you over the line. If Dr Bassim thinks that, then it's his choice. I get your point that it's not only Sarf fans that are calling him selfish. But it was about his ability. He couldn't do it even if he wanted to.

Haris Sohail, however, seemed to be playing for his place in the team. Even though I like him. Call it what you want.

I dont think Rizwan is a selfish player and I too dont like calling anyone selfish as i think selfish is a strong word and i shouldnt be accusing anyone of that unless i have seen selfishness from him a number of times (like Shehzad).

I am just talking about his game where i think he played selfishly at the end which costed us the game. One thing is to play slow in the start and play for yourself without hurting the team much but at the end when the equation was clear he could have done much better. I dont think it was a problem with his ability. Whenever he tried he easily picked 2s and even fours. Anyways you can disagree with that.

 

[hadi123]

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About time this nonsense is put to rest.

Picture #1 is what you call celebrating a hundred - it shows a batsman who is living in the moment and enjoying the euphoria of scoring a century. This is Rizwan after his first hundred.

Picture #2 is a batsman who is acknowledging the applause of the dressing room and the crowd but is focused on the job of winning his team the match. He did not take his helmet off and he did not smile. It was nothing more than a reserved acknowledgment of the people in the stadium who gave him a standing ovation.

The contrast between the two pictures very clearly illustrates that Rizwan was not doing a bhangra on completing his hundred and was clearly focused on taking his team home which unfortunately he was not able to.

However, it appears that some people are handing out certificates of selfishness based on his unpardonable crime of raising his hands in the air for a few seconds. The fact that he didn't take his helmet off and didn't smile doesn't matter to them.

Selfish Rizwan must apologise to the whole nation for raising his hands in the air.

Your post is spot on. I agree with a lot of what you've said in regards to yesterday's embarrasing defeat.

Rizwan doesn't deserve that much hate, I guess it's been made clear he isn't the best at hitting sixes so he is playing within his own limits, we lost because of the innings by Saad Ali, Umar Akmal and Imad Wasim. Yes, I understand Rizwan was the set batsman so it should be easier for him, in theory, to hit boundaries at that time but that's his weak spot, the roles of the likes of Imad Wasim and Umar Akmal is to be able to score quick runs, that's why they are batting there. It was an awkward situation re Saad Ali, on one hand you want to give him an experience of international cricket but on the other hand the game was in a tight position that isn't suited to a batsman like him.

Long story short: Rizwan doesn't deserve blame and it's ridiculous that he is getting so much hate.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

I dont think Rizwan is a selfish player and I too dont like calling anyone selfish as i think selfish is a strong word and i shouldnt be accusing anyone of that unless i have seen selfishness from him a number of times (like Shehzad).

I am just talking about his game where i think he played selfishly at the end which costed us the game. One thing is to play slow in the start and play for yourself without hurting the team much but at the end when the equation was clear he could have done much better. I dont think it was a problem with his ability. Whenever he tried he easily picked 2s and even fours. Anyways you can disagree with that.

Meant playing yourself in* rather than play for yourself. Apologies for the wrong English!

 

[Cric1234]

As a back up wicketkeeper yes long term he can be a better option than Sarfraz swept well yesterday but couldn't finish the game in the last few overs.
Next time when he can't sweep with efficiency it remains to be seen if he's as effective in the past looked at sea against the spinners and struggled to hit the faster bowlers.

 

[Sher Khan]

Relax people! Rizwan will not be in the 15 man World Cup squad!!

We have Sarfraz as the captain. So, Rizwan will always never play barring an injury to Sarfraz. Even then, we are allowed to call for a replacement- which obviously will be Rizwan. But Pakistan will not waste a spot in the 15 for Rizwan. As the wicketkeeper batsmen will not play alongside our captain in the xi.

The think tank know they can call for a replacement. I’m certain An adidiitonwl wicketkeeper will not be taken in the 15.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Probably, he is only a backup

 

[angrypathan]

He'll probably be named in the ODI series against England though so he has time to acclimatise

 

[Hasan123]

I hate Rizwan? )

Okay, you won't get it so I won't go any further.

And this holier-than-thou attitude isn't needed either, the same can be said about you protecting Rizwan or your other favorites but let's not get into that. It comes as part of being a fan of the game.




I usually try to avoid calling players as selfish etc. unless they have clearly shown it.

Rizwan just doesn't have the ability to accelerate. That's why he couldn't take you over the line. If Dr Bassim thinks that, then it's his choice. I get your point that it's not only Sarf fans that are calling him selfish. But it was about his ability. He couldn't do it even if he wanted to.

Haris Sohail, however, seemed to be playing for his place in the team. Even though I like him. Call it what you want.

I don’t protect anyone. It’s you that doesn’t understand. It’s funny that when someone doesn’t agree with you, you resort to calling them clueless or not having knowledge. No real point in debating with you when you only see things from your perspective.

 

[Junaid_ahmed]

I remember once wajahatullah Wasti got the same fame what Rizwan has earned against this B attack of Australia.

 

[Something]

Rizwan has performed exceptionally well in the series he deserves to be persisted with based on his performances.

He should be in the team for the England series and if he continues to perform he should be selected in the playing 11 in the world cup.

 

[srh]

Do Pakistan think tank really think Rizwan is better batsman than Umar Akmal and Saad Ali?

Do Pakistan think tank really think Rizwan is better batsman than Umar Akmal and Saad Ali? If not then why Rizwan is coming into bat before them? If yes then God save us.

 

[Chokli]

Clearly you haven't been watching the matches.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

His game has massively improved against spin. Specially the sweep shots, dont seem to miss any.

 

[MenInG]

Inability to know when not to attack - already had a boundary - just singles would have done it but no...

 

[Mamoon]

Another selfish innings. With the RRR climbing, he put his wicket at risk by going for a big shot instead of strolling his way to another half-century.

I might be wrong but I think he also smiled after hitting a boundary on the previous delivery.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

What will be the use of Rizwan in England?

We already got Hafeez, Malik, Safraz (has to play being the captain) + probably Haris for batting positions 4 till 5/6. What will Rizwan be able to achieve batting at 6/7?

It would be a fazool selection. Just have him as standby in case Sarfraz gets injured.

 

[Ahson8]

He should have been in the squad in hindsight.

 

[GudduBadmash]

Should have been in the squad considering how good he is away from home. Would have provided much more than the wicket keeper at the time.

 

[gazza619]

Do Pakistan think tank really think Rizwan is better batsman than Umar Akmal and Saad Ali? If not then why Rizwan is coming into bat before them? If yes then God save us.

Oh how times have changed, eh