"Our target is to win the Champions Trophy and whitewash Australia": Mohammad Rizwan

[The Bald Eagle]

I like Mohammed Rizwan's attitude. Whitewashing should be the aim of the team. Otherwise, you are getting on the field with the thinking that you would lose one or more games.

Yep no shame in losing, if one goes there with full intent of winning.

 

[ChennaiFan]

Yep no shame in losing, if one goes there with full intent of winning.

Exactly! Strive for winning the game, but if you lose in the pursuit, that is okay. It is just a game and one has to win and other will lose on a given day. This PCT has personnel to do well and it is their collective attitude that will determine their future.

 

[Mohraheem]

With Misbah mentality u won’t … cause Misbah was a failure in Odi and t 20

 

[Snowflake]

Yea. What do you think?

I think they both are poor T20 players and have lost us many matches single handedly. Shouldn’t be part of the team.

But I don’t know how that’s relevant to the thread

 

[Snowflake]

I agree with you in principle but there are players who have been in the side for years and we aren't just judging them based on this game alone.

Given our approach to this format what exactly do you think we would have achieved with an extra 13 overs?

Why can Aussie number 3 play ramps and scoops against fast bowlers but our number 3 couldn't against their new comers?
Why our captain plays every single ball to leg side even if it 3 foot outside off?

Why we select a keeper who has a poor SR at number 7 even though he never kept wicket but but Aussie have an all rounder who bats at a much higher SR than our top order?

Our team deserves some chittar even if it was just 7 overs.

If you are saying Pakistan is a poor T20 side, then we don’t have an argument because I hold the same opinion.

Now, I was only talking about this game and not in general. If we talk about this game, there’s not enough subject matter to criticize their performance.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

I think Riz got excited too early after the series win. Now let’s just hope they don’t end up getting whitewashed themselves.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

I think they both are poor T20 players and have lost us many matches single handedly. Shouldn’t be part of the team.

But I don’t know how that’s relevant to the thread

Forget about him (and a couple of others), they don't really care about Pakistan or even perhaps the game, just have a single minded soch and agenda.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

I agree with you in principle but there are players who have been in the side for years and we aren't just judging them based on this game alone.

Given our approach to this format what exactly do you think we would have achieved with an extra 13 overs?

If it would've been a 20 overs a side match then even Australia wouldn't have come out swinging from ball 1. They would've played the ball according to merit (somewhat) and the result could've been very different. 6-7 over shoot outs are very random and basis for no metric. We even saw in the HK 6s even Oman and UAE scored close to or more than a 100 in some games. If Aus has bowled first we could've also scored 75-80 and they would've wilted under the pressure of 15 RPO.

Having said that, this isn't our optimal T20 line up with 4 accumulators up top. However after trying other players int he Zim series, SA series etc we may have some clarity. Problem is our top performers are accumulators and the people come out with knives and agendas once someone they don't like fails once. Players have become too scared of losing their positions and play like mental midgets. You can not build a team in this environment and atmosphere any where.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

If it would've been a 20 overs a side match then even Australia wouldn't have come out swinging from ball 1. They would've played the ball according to merit (somewhat) and the result could've been very different. 6-7 over shoot outs are very random and basis for no metric. We even saw in the HK 6s even Oman and UAE scored close to or more than a 100 in some games. If Aus has bowled first we could've also scored 75-80 and they would've wilted under the pressure of 15 RPO.

Having said that, this isn't our optimal T20 line up with 4 accumulators up top. However after trying other players int he Zim series, SA series etc we may have some clarity. Problem is our top performers are accumulators and the people come out with knives and agendas once someone they don't like fails once. Players have become too scared of losing their positions and play like mental midgets. You can not build a team in this environment and atmosphere any where.

I don't think they would have wilted like we did.

Completely agree with your last two sentences. I think the team and board completely needs to deflate the importance of bilateral t20 cricket to help reduce their pressure. I think one of the best ways to have done that was to have a completely different captain to the the other formats, ideally one who doesn't really play test cricket.

 

[FearlessRoar]

someone said:

"Pakistan will whitewash Australia."

 

[Rana]

Our target is to wash my lipstick smirk off

 

[shah9425]

Keep going on Rizwan

Onto next series

 

[Master Blaster]

Calm...
Clear..
Busted.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

someone said:

"Pakistan will whitewash Australia."

I think he meant opposite, slip of tongue

 

[Mrjungshook]

What he mean to say was:
Our plan is to get whitewashed by Australia.

 

[Rana]

What he mean to say was:
Our plan is to get whitewashed by Australia.

Ya to win hai ya tou learn hai

 

[Mrjungshook]

Ya to win hai ya tou learn hai

After this series rizwan to media:
Sometimes acting

 

[Rana]

After this series rizwan to media:
Sometimes acting

Sometimes history sometimes chemistry

 

[Mrjungshook]

Sometimes history sometimes chemistry

Me opening in a t20 match is still a mystery.

 

[Kroll]

Well, the whitewash is happening, pity its for the other team.

 

[Rana]

Well, the whitewash is happening, pity its for the other team.

He abandoned the ship so he isn’t the captain to be whitewashed

 

[Kroll]

He abandoned the ship so he isn’t the captain to be whitewashed

Following in the footsteps of his mentor the coward Misbah.

 

[Adiram]

The goal should be to whitewash Australia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand no mercy at all.

We just took down a full-strength Aussie team on their own turf, so obviously, we're the best in the world right now.

And as for India? Let’s be real they’re dodging a trip to Pakistan because they know what’ll happen. They're just not ready to get beaten black and blue by pakistan

Minnows don't deserve to have such an arrogance and they will become laughing stocks as usual. Only the top 3 teams India, Australia and England can afford to have such an arrogance but they too don't over act like you.

 

[Rana]

If it would've been a 20 overs a side match then even Australia wouldn't have come out swinging from ball 1. They would've played the ball according to merit (somewhat) and the result could've been very different

Well Gormint Aunty you have proven yourself to be clueless again

Australia smashed 21 in the first over at Sydney (full 20 over match) and they went at 10s in Hobart too.

Learn to understand that the world is playing a different brand of cricket than the one your Rizzu and Bobsy want us to believe they are playing

 

[shaz619]

I like Mohammed Rizwan's attitude. Whitewashing should be the aim of the team. Otherwise, you are getting on the field with the thinking that you would lose one or more games.

Ok, I will get in the ring with Beterbiev tomorow morning and my aim is to give him a brutal KO.

 

[shaz619]

Well Gormint Aunty you have proven yourself to be clueless again

Australia smashed 21 in the first over at Sydney (full 20 over match) and they went at 10s in Hobart too.

Learn to understand that the world is playing a different brand of cricket than the one your Rizzu and Bobsy want us to believe they are playing

What is wrong with these guys

 

[emranabbas]

Well Gormint Aunty you have proven yourself to be clueless again

Australia smashed 21 in the first over at Sydney (full 20 over match) and they went at 10s in Hobart too.

Learn to understand that the world is playing a different brand of cricket than the one your Rizzu and Bobsy want us to believe they are playing

Aunty better stick to making rotiyan cricket ain't her cup of tea

 

[Rana]

What is wrong with these guys

A sad reflection of a depraved society unfortunately

 

[Rana]

Ok, I will get in the ring with Beterbiev tomorow morning and my aim is to give him a brutal KO.

Rizwan’s champion mindset reminds me of Vince confidently adding his name in the Royal Rumble as participant number 1

 

[zaidihusain]

A captain must be very careful and calculative with his words in media. Such an irresponsible statement shows clear sign of arrogance which someone like Rizwan should never have considering he is deeply religious. He needs to calm down and stay humble otherwise such an arrogant attitude will lead to downfall.

 

[mominsaigol]

Aunty better stick to making rotiyan cricket ain't her cup of tea

Aunty's is probably major in disguise. Same comments

 

[emranabbas]

A captain must be very careful and calculative with his words in media. Such an irresponsible statement shows clear sign of arrogance which someone like Rizwan should never have considering he is deeply religious. He needs to calm down and stay humble otherwise such an arrogant attitude will lead to downfall.

most people are religious but not everyone has it on display, its a matter between you and your god its not a public affair,
should only stick to cricket when on the field.

 

[sweep_shot]

It is rare for any team to whitewash Australia.

Rizwan probably should've just said they were targeting a CT win. It would've been more realistic.

 

[zaidihusain]

If it would've been a 20 overs a side match then even Australia wouldn't have come out swinging from ball 1. They would've played the ball according to merit (somewhat) and the result could've been very different. 6-7 over shoot outs are very random and basis for no metric. We even saw in the HK 6s even Oman and UAE scored close to or more than a 100 in some games. If Aus has bowled first we could've also scored 75-80 and they would've wilted under the pressure of 15 RPO.

Having said that, this isn't our optimal T20 line up with 4 accumulators up top. However after trying other players int he Zim series, SA series etc we may have some clarity. Problem is our top performers are accumulators and the people come out with knives and agendas once someone they don't like fails once. Players have become too scared of losing their positions and play like mental midgets. You can not build a team in this environment and atmosphere any where.

I have followed Australian cricket since last 30 years and believe me defensiveness, negativity, selfishness was never a part of their culture. They are mentally very strong, always play with positive attitude and aggression. Forget about T20s, you need to see Ricky Ponting's inning in 2003 WC final or Gilchrist's inning in 2007 WC final, in such a big match they came with a plan with particular target in mind rather than leaving it on their middle order or tail. In 2015 WC QF against Pakistan, they were 3-59 in a chase of 214 and still they had finished the game in 34th over. The best thing about Aus is their batsmen rotate the strike very well in every format and they look for at least 1 boundary in every over, that's why they score at minimum 5-6 RPO in ODIs.

Pakistan team management must kill this culture of defensiveness, negativity, selfishness in every format not only in T20s

 

[ChennaiFan]

Ok, I will get in the ring with Beterbiev tomorow morning and my aim is to give him a brutal KO.

Whitewash doesn't mean an utter domination; it is just winning all the matches in a series even with slightest of margins. As a captain, before you get into a series, you aim to win all the matches. I am sure that is what Mohammed Rizwan wanted. Also, most likely he was not ignorant of Australia's strength.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

I have followed Australian cricket since last 30 years and believe me defensiveness, negativity, selfishness was never a part of their culture. They are mentally very strong, always play with positive attitude and aggression. Forget about T20s, you need to see Ricky Ponting's inning in 2003 WC final or Gilchrist's inning in 2007 WC final, in such a big match they came with a plan with particular target in mind rather than leaving it on their middle order or tail. In 2015 WC QF against Pakistan, they were 3-59 in a chase of 214 and still they had finished the game in 34th over. The best thing about Aus is their batsmen rotate the strike very well in every format and they look for at least 1 boundary in every over, that's why they score at minimum 5-6 RPO in ODIs.

Pakistan team management must kill this culture of defensiveness, negativity, selfishness in every format not only in T20s

True but you can't be comparing teams like Aus, Ind, Eng etc with Pak, they can play freely because they know if one falls then the other comes in attacking, if he falls on comes the next and so on. We don't have the players with the quality or calibre of doing that. Even if we do have an attacking batsman, by the time they come into the setup they turn into tuk tuk accumulators because they are afraid of losing their place in the team.

Creating mentally tough players comes from an overall environment which has to be bred on and off the field, when the whole country is a mess and cricket is a way out for a handful of illiterate people from a country of 240 million, then they will do anything to keep that place. The whole system Pm, Ministers, administration, players, everything is rotten to the core and we sometimes succeed in spite of it, not because of it. I know it's hard for the fans but we should just accept and celebrate that and be content with it.

 

[Bhaijaan]

A spirited batting display by the skipper. Holding it down from one end for the greens.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Another series loss after making this statement.