Mohammad Rizwan signs for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, and set to feature in CPL for the first time

[The Bald Eagle]

Mohammad Rizwan, the dynamic Pakistan ODI captain, has officially signed with the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, marking his debut in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). This move comes as Rizwan steps in to replace Afghan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi, who had to pull out from the tournament due to undisclosed reasons.

Rizwan’s inclusion in the Patriots lineup is expected to significantly bolster the team’s batting strength given his reputation as one of the most reliable and fearless wicketkeeper-batsmen in international cricket. Known for his excellent technique, remarkable consistency, and ability to perform under pressure, Rizwan brings a wealth of experience from international white-ball cricket, where he has been an instrumental figure for Pakistan.

This opportunity will allow Rizwan to showcase his talents in the fast-paced Twenty20 format against some of the world’s best T20 players, adding valuable exposure to the Caribbean cricketing conditions. It also reflects the growing trend of Pakistani players participating more in global franchise leagues, enhancing their skills across diverse playing environments.

 

[Rana]

Oh yes!

When’s his first match?

 

[Suleiman]

One of the best signings possible. Rizwan is the big brother many young talent in CPL need.

 

[Rana]

How did they replace a pacer with a keeper?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Oh yes!

When’s his first match?

Lol his franchise has a match today...but not sure whether he will feature or not

 

[Rana]

Lol his franchise has a match today...but not sure whether he will feature or not

Is he arriving on a helicopter to make this match?

 

[Rana]

The comments are hilarious

 

[Rana]

Bruv I’m especially staying awake to watch his match

 

[RidiculousMan]

@Rana as I was saying. You hold these leagues too highly. They would pick Rizwan and Babar in current state if they show availability.

Rizwan has shown it, Patriots pouched him.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Is he arriving on a helicopter to make this match?

Lol you reminded me of helicopter meme song

 

[jnaveen1980]

CPL quality is very poor. But they are going to bring it further down with this move.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Is he arriving on a helicopter to make this match?

I think if he can reach there in time, he might play. I remember him playing straight away in GT20 Canada last year.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

My condolences to the team that picked this gem

 

[Rana]

This guy is an absolute joker wherever he goes. Watch him create some epic memories for decades in the CPL now

 

[Major]

Well he still have demand in T20. Thats good to see

 

[BouncerGuy]

Well, if a player is signing for a league, it means they wanted him or needed him.

 

[Slim]

Well he still have demand in T20. Thats good to see

The pfp

 

[The_KING]

Mohammad Rizwan, the dynamic Pakistan ODI captain, has officially signed with the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, marking his debut in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). This move comes as Rizwan steps in to replace Afghan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi, who had to pull out from the tournament due to undisclosed reasons.

Rizwan’s inclusion in the Patriots lineup is expected to significantly bolster the team’s batting strength given his reputation as one of the most reliable and fearless wicketkeeper-batsmen in international cricket. Known for his excellent technique, remarkable consistency, and ability to perform under pressure, Rizwan brings a wealth of experience from international white-ball cricket, where he has been an instrumental figure for Pakistan.

This opportunity will allow Rizwan to showcase his talents in the fast-paced Twenty20 format against some of the world’s best T20 players, adding valuable exposure to the Caribbean cricketing conditions. It also reflects the growing trend of Pakistani players participating more in global franchise leagues, enhancing their skills across diverse playing environments.

Rizwan and the words "dynamic", "fearless", "excellent technique", "remarkable consistency" and "ability to "perform under pressure" don't belong in the same sentence.

Seriously, the person who wrote this article, has he or she ever bothered to watch Rizwan play?

I know that you have just signed a player, and it is your job to hype up with that player even if he is below average, but let's not lie too much.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Rizwan and the words "dynamic", "fearless", "excellent technique", "remarkable consistency" and "ability to "perform under pressure" don't belong in the same sentence.

Seriously, the person who wrote this article, has he or she ever bothered to watch Rizwan play?

I know that you have just signed a player, and it is your job to hype up with that player even if he is below average, but let's not lie too much.

It's chatgpt, he isn't Rizwan of Old anymore

 

[Rana]

@mominsaigol @topspin @TheSultan @shaz619 @Savak

What has Babar done to be on the sidelines in case of an injury? What’s the fault of the A team boys who’ve been performing in the PSL and also for Pakistan A in the Darwin series??

 

[Rana]

It's chatgpt, he isn't Rizwan of Old anymore

Rizwan of old was all of those things??

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Rizwan of old was all of those things??

Yes, Rizwan of 2021 was great. And his downfall started in Asia cup 2022

 

[karthikc]

A talent like Babar should be handled properly by PCB..Pakistan cricket cannot afford to lose him

 

[shaz619]

Rizwan of old was all of those things??

Rizwan of old was like Vivian Richard

 

[mominsaigol]

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@mominsaigol @topspin @TheSultan @shaz619 @Savak

What has Babar done to be on the sidelines in case of an injury? What’s the fault of the A team boys who’ve been performing in the PSL and also for Pakistan A in the Darwin series??

PR

 

[Rana]

Rizwan of old was like Vivian Richard, Vivian Richard’s rear that isz

Apparently in 2021 he was Chris Gayle according to @The Bald Eagle

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Apparently in 2021 he was Chris Gayle according to @The Bald Eagle

His performances are there to speak...performed against India, SA in SA, Australia etc

 

[Rana]

His performances are there to speak...performed against India, SA in SA, Australia etc

Wah jee wah. Those performances felt like Quinton De Qock tearing the roof down.

In all honesty, there are probably more destructive ODI innings than those Rizwan innings you are alluding to. And that too considering he’s playing as a T20 opener.

I lose respect for people who actually rate Rizwan as a T20 opener at ANY POINT.

 

[followed]

He can play these leagues all he wants as long as he is not in national t20is squad it's alright.

He might do well in these leagues he is a prolific t20 batsman especially in franchise cricket. He is not needed in national squad though.

 

[Aami]

Good luck Riz!

 

[sweep_shot]

St. Kitts team have Andre Fletcher and Rizwan as the keepers.

Fletcher seems like a better hitter. It would be interesting to see who they select as the keeper.

Anyway, all the best to him.

 

[Rana]

St. Kitts team have Andre Fletcher and Rizwan as the keepers.

Fletcher seems like a better hitter. It would be interesting to see who they select as the keeper.

Anyway, all the best to him.

It’s Imad Wasim 2.0 again

“Agar woh hamari team combination main nahi aata, tou nahi aata. I can’t help it”

 

[Rana]

Rizwan listed at 6 for them

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Rizwan listed at 6 for them

And not keeping either. Think he must have been the only one available at short notice because his place in the team composition makes no sense. I hope he performs well though, it helps us overall if our players are seen as good buys in leagues.

 

[Rana]

If Rizwan was captain and this was PSL..

He would want to open ahead of Fletcher and Lewis

 

[Major]

Wah jee wah. Those performances felt like Quinton De Qock tearing the roof down.

In all honesty, there are probably more destructive ODI innings than those Rizwan innings you are alluding to. And that too considering he’s playing as a T20 opener.

I lose respect for people who actually rate Rizwan as a T20 opener at ANY POINT.

Here are screenshots from the Pak vs India WT21 game




Keep going my boy, my boy

 

[Major]

His performances are there to speak...performed against India, SA in SA, Australia etc

dont worry sir, have shared ss of MY BOY

 

[Rana]

My Boy out

 

[Vikram1989]

My Boy out

Made a fool of himself with that shot.

 

[Vikram1989]

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@mominsaigol @topspin @TheSultan @shaz619 @Savak

What has Babar done to be on the sidelines in case of an injury? What’s the fault of the A team boys who’ve been performing in the PSL and also for Pakistan A in the Darwin series??

Do u think Fakhar is not yet fit and pcb is not confirming it?

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

Rizwan bowled like a dunce by Warrican. he made a match winning 3

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Rizwan listed at 6 for them

That's why he faced only 6 deliveries and fell just 97 runs short of a century.

 

[Rana]

Do u think Fakhar is not yet fit and pcb is not confirming it?

He is fit

He did full training today

 

[Rana]

We so badly need him for the spin wickets @Caved12

 

[Rana]

Exposing new weaknesses every time

Can’t bat if he isn’t allowed to eat up 10-15 powerplay deliveries where he gets a couple of edges for 4

 

[Vikram1989]

He is fit

He did full training today

Really strange. If top 3/4 is fit, no use of babar at all.

 

[Rana]

Don’t understand how Mayers and Holder bat after Rizwan.

Pointless selection. You are better off picking a youngster who bats

 

[Rana]

The last time Rizwan batted below 1-3 was December 2020

That’s how long this guy has been hogging an opening slot and been ruining cricket!

 

[jnaveen1980]

Exposing new weaknesses every time

Can’t bat if he isn’t allowed to eat up 10-15 powerplay deliveries where he gets a couple of edges for 4

Warrican got him 3 out of 4 times in the test series.

 

[Rana]

Now he will secretly do politics with management and try to destroy Fletcher or Lewis’s spot by demanding opening spot

 

[Rana]

This was an absolute road wicket

No excuses!

 

[Rana]

Warrican got him 3 out of 4 times in the test series.

Rizwan be like:

“Agar mere kaptaana meri jaana left arm spin pe struggle Kar raha hai tou main kyun na karun?”

 

[Rana]

It’s become so obvious

He starts shuffling across every time he wants to load up for a leg side hoick. He did it for every ball against Warrican.

For his own good, he needs to stop playing T20. He will destroy whatever little that is left of his batting by trying to become something he just can’t I’m afraid.

 

[mominsaigol]

Apparently in 2021 he was Chris Gayle according to @The Bald Eagle

His performances are there to speak...performed against India, SA in SA, Australia etc

A 2021 purple patch = Chris Gayle . Oh dear

 

[Slim]

And not keeping either. Think he must have been the only one available at short notice because his place in the team composition makes no sense. I hope he performs well though, it helps us overall if our players are seen as good buys in leagues.

Nah dont really care, this is a very indian way of thinking about things. I dont give a toss, he just showed his aukat in the first match too. Any good player will get selected anywhere, he doesnt need perception building.

 

[Slim]

Rizwan be like:

“Agar mere kaptaana meri jaana left arm spin pe struggle Kar raha hai tou main kyun na karun?”

Kaptana meri jana

 

[Slim]

The last time Rizwan batted below 1-3 was December 2020

That’s how long this guy has been hogging an opening slot and been ruining cricket!

Rizwan and Babar were and are always aware of the fact that they cannot play t20i cricket other than as openers as they both dont have the striking capability. They hogged those spots so they could keep getting the moolah and get these league contracts.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

He will likely fail miserably in that middle order when the field is spread out.

Not sure why they went for him. His only utility is if he bats in the PP and he keeps wickets.

Surprised to see no league showing any interest in Canterbury's Matthew Boyle - left handed middle order batsman who had a breakout season in the Super Smash last season.

Leagues still going for established names rather than taking a punt on a young upstart.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Classic legs split from Rizzi

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Nah dont really care, this is a very indian way of thinking about things. I dont give a toss, he just showed his aukat in the first match too. Any good player will get selected anywhere, he doesnt need perception building.

Having this negativity and talks abiut aukaat are more Indian than positive thinking. The more our players play in proper leagues abroad the better it is for our cricket overall. We have to rebuild our brand and be attractive to other cricket countries.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

He will likely fail miserably in that middle order when the field is spread out.

Not sure why they went for him. His only utility is if he bats in the PP and he keeps wickets.

Surprised to see no league showing any interest in Canterbury's Matthew Boyle - left handed middle order batsman who had a breakout season in the Super Smash last season.

Leagues still going for established names rather than taking a punt on a young upstart.

Yeah its usually the case 90% of the time, especially for replacement players. However, there is usually a more sensible approach than this, they replaced a bowler with a WK Opener while one of their main players is a WK opener.

Their coach seems quite an accomplished T20 franchise analyst/scout so I'm not sure how they went about this. Perhaps he has the same management as Abbas Afridi and Nasseem Shah and they got him in

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Rizwan and Babar were and are always aware of the fact that they cannot play t20i cricket other than as openers as they both dont have the striking capability. They hogged those spots so they could keep getting the moolah and get these league contracts.

Their hardcore fans are so crazy about their averages in t20 Cricket.

You play Run a ball Cricket in t20 , Consume almost 60% of balls ( Minimum ) each innings , Kill all the momentum , Get couple of Boundaries at back end to push own SR to 120-130 and then blame others who are set up to fail beacuse they have to make up for RizBar opening

 

[Rana]

Their hardcore fans are so crazy about their averages in t20 Cricket.

You play Run a ball Cricket in t20 , Consume almost 60% of balls ( Minimum ) each innings , Kill all the momentum , Get couple of Boundaries at back end to push own SR to 120-130 and then blame others who are set up to fail beacuse they have to make up for RizBar opening

This is the problem Imad Wasim faced when he had Rizwan under him. He couldn’t play him as an opener because he already had Babar up top with Sharjeel and Hales…and then he couldn’t slot him in the middle. Rizwan and his pr did their best to pressurise Imad/Wasim Akram to force them into opening with Rizwan but Imad took the right stance by just not picking him and picking the more dynamic middle order keeper+Batter in Chadwick Walton.

These people made life a living hell for Imad Wasim. This is where my hate for this man (Rizwan) and the politics around him developed. He and his fans have a “maan na maan main Tera mehman” attitude.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

This is the problem Imad Wasim faced when he had Rizwan under him. He couldn’t play him as an opener because he already had Babar up top with Sharjeel and Hales…and then he couldn’t slot him in the middle. Rizwan and his pr did their best to pressurise Imad/Wasim Akram to force them into opening with Rizwan but Imad took the right stance by just not picking him and picking the more dynamic middle order keeper+Batter in Chadwick Walton.

These people made life a living hell for Imad Wasim. This is where my hate for this man (Rizwan) and the politics around him developed. He and his fans have a “maan na maan main Tera mehman” attitude.

KK got rid of Babar as well because Babar could nt accept any role other Than opener.. Their PR spun it by saying they had issues with betting companies , in reality it was opening spot that was issue of babar.

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

Honestly I was hoping he would do well bat at least holding down one end with strike rotation. He was outfoxed by a brilliant ball from Warrican. Warrican got Rizwan 3 times in the test matches recently. So he know him intimately

 

[Rana]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1958648976875671683

Why is the agency being tagged?

 

[Mamoon]

KK got rid of Babar as well because Babar could nt accept any role other Than opener.. Their PR spun it by saying they had issues with betting companies , in reality it was opening spot that was issue of babar.

Babar the opener single-handedly won KK their only PSL in 2020. It was the most dominant individual tournament for any player in PSL history.

KK got rid of Babar as opener and replaced him with Shan Bradman Masood. That really worked out for them.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Babar the opener single-handedly won KK their only PSL in 2020. It was the most dominant individual tournament for any player in PSL history.

KK got rid of Babar as opener and replaced him with Shan Bradman Masood. That really worked out for them.

Babar did nt win it single handedly

Final chase was a low score of 135. A kind of chase , Likes of Babar cash in when RR is around 6.5-8.00 Runs per over

His SR in whole tournament was 124

Babar scored 473 in 12 games at 124
Hales score 270 plus in 9 Games at 148

I would say Hales was more impactful and instrumental in winning it for KK

 

[Mamoon]

Babar did nt win it single handedly

Final chase was a low score of 135. A kind of chase , Likes of Babar cash in when RR is around 6.5-8.00 Runs per over

His SR in whole tournament was 124

Babar scored 473 in 12 games at 124
Hales score 270 plus in 9 Games at 148

I would say Hales was more impactful and instrumental in winning it for KK

Your denial will not change the reality or rewrite history.

Babar in PSL 2020 produced the most dominant individual season for any player in PSL history. He single-handedly carried KK to the title.

He was 148 runs ahead of the second highest scorer, and the next KK batsman was 8th on the list and the leading wicket-taker from KK was 10th on the list.

He was also MoM in the Final and the only contender for the player of the tournament.

Hales or any other KK player wasn’t fit to lace his boots that season, and they wouldn’t have a chance to win the tournament if they didn’t have Babar.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Your denial will not change the reality or rewrite history.

Babar in PSL 2020 produced the most dominant individual season for any player in PSL history. He single-handedly carried KK to the title.

He was 148 runs ahead of the second highest scorer, and the next KK batsman was 8th on the list and the leading wicket-taker from KK was 10th on the list.

He was also MoM in the Final and the only contender for the player of the tournament.

Hales or any other KK player wasn’t fit to lace his boots that season, and they wouldn’t have a chance to win the tournament if they didn’t have Babar.

Babar was good in 2020, but “single handed” is a stretch. His strike rate was only 124 and that worked because Hales, Sharjeel and others gave him the cushion. Once that support was gone, his rigid approach dragged KK down by 2022, under his captaincy, they had the worst PSL season ever with just 1 win in 10 games. If he was truly carrying them alone, how did his formula collapse so badly? The reality is his ego and inflexibility , wanting everything on his terms, especially the opening slot made him impossible to build around, and that’s why KK let him go. Funny thing is, even Shan Masood, who you dismissed as not his equal, managed to thrive at Multan Sultans and finished higher in amount of Runs and SR than your beloved Babar in 2022. That tells you all you need to know.

 

[Rana]

Babar was good in 2020, but “single handed” is a stretch. His strike rate was only 124 and that worked because Hales, Sharjeel and others gave him the cushion. Once that support was gone, his rigid approach dragged KK down by 2022, under his captaincy, they had the worst PSL season ever with just 1 win in 10 games. If he was truly carrying them alone, how did his formula collapse so badly? The reality is his ego and inflexibility , wanting everything on his terms, especially the opening slot made him impossible to build around, and that’s why KK let him go. Funny thing is, even Shan Masood, who you dismissed as not his equal, managed to thrive at Multan Sultans and finished higher in amount of Runs and SR than your beloved Babar in 2022. That tells you all you need to know.

Pointless, stupid discussion really

If he was so good singlehandedly, why haven’t we seen anything like that ever again for Pakistan or for whatever franchise he represents? He’s had much better players under him at PZ but they are a banter club!

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Pointless, stupid discussion really

If he was so good singlehandedly, why haven’t we seen anything like that ever again for Pakistan or for whatever franchise he represents? He’s had much better players under him at PZ but they are a banter club!

Exactly.. that Single handed approach is claimed by his fans but reality is that KK as a team was good in 2020 with Amir in good form as well , and like you said , it failed in subsequent seasons

 

[Ball Blazer]

So st kitts are gonna lose

 

[mominsaigol]

Your denial will not change the reality or rewrite history.

Babar in PSL 2020 produced the most dominant individual season for any player in PSL history. He single-handedly carried KK to the title.

He was 148 runs ahead of the second highest scorer, and the next KK batsman was 8th on the list and the leading wicket-taker from KK was 10th on the list.

He was also MoM in the Final and the only contender for the player of the tournament.

Hales or any other KK player wasn’t fit to lace his boots that season, and they wouldn’t have a chance to win the tournament if they didn’t have Babar.

An opener in t20 who gets to play the most deliveries and with a sr of 124 and not being a top scorer?

Why are you acting like its a big deal? Anyone can logically achieve such a feature provided they open and can ensure they dont get out which i admit babar in his prime was good at achieving.

But putting a 124 batter of a 240 sr batter? Wild

 

[mominsaigol]

Babar was good in 2020, but “single handed” is a stretch. His strike rate was only 124 and that worked because Hales, Sharjeel and others gave him the cushion. Once that support was gone, his rigid approach dragged KK down by 2022, under his captaincy, they had the worst PSL season ever with just 1 win in 10 games. If he was truly carrying them alone, how did his formula collapse so badly? The reality is his ego and inflexibility , wanting everything on his terms, especially the opening slot made him impossible to build around, and that’s why KK let him go. Funny thing is, even Shan Masood, who you dismissed as not his equal, managed to thrive at Multan Sultans and finished higher in amount of Runs and SR than your beloved Babar in 2022. That tells you all you need to know.

Pointless, stupid discussion really

If he was so good singlehandedly, why haven’t we seen anything like that ever again for Pakistan or for whatever franchise he represents? He’s had much better players under him at PZ but they are a banter club!

Conclusion Babar is the most dominant batsmen in PSL history. He dominated his team to such an extent that they couldn't hold onto him for another season

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

An opener in t20 who gets to play the most deliveries and with a sr of 124 and not being a top scorer?

Why are you acting like its a big deal? Anyone can logically achieve such a feature provided they open and can ensure they dont get out which i admit babar in his prime was good at achieving.

But putting a 124 batter of a 240 sr batter? Wild

From top 5 teams any Average quality player can manage this. In T20 Cricket , if you are not attacking or Threatening , opposition dnt even try to get you out