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[PICTURES/VIDEOS] Is Mohammad Rizwan currently the world's best batter?

Brilliant innings by him today, carried our team when almost every other batsmen aside from Babar and Nawaz struggled big time
 
160KPH said:
Completely agreed brother.

Mashallah, receives nothing but criticism but continues fighting like a warrior.
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When the series is lost if only we could see a 50 of 25 balls in a series decider or a big match in a tournament clearly after many chances Rizwan has shown he is not capable and the next World Cup will be yet another chance to show his fighting spirit.
 
In the previous game, Finn faced 62 deliveries and amassed a total of 137 runs. on the other hand, Rizwan could only manage to score 90 runs off 63 balls in today’s match. This highlights the gap between Pakistan and other leading cricket teams across all formats.
 
BouncerGuy said:
In the previous game, Finn faced 62 deliveries and amassed a total of 137 runs. on the other hand, Rizwan could only manage to score 90 runs off 63 balls in today’s match. This highlights the gap between Pakistan and other leading cricket teams across all formats.
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Lol.

There's isn't a batsman in Pakistan's entire t20 history who could do what Finn Allen did the other day.

We have never produced a batsman on the calibre of Buttler, Maxwell etc.

That has nothing to do with Rizwan.
 
Whilst I hate Harsha Bhogle he did say something very reminiscent of the Pakistan team during Misbah's era. He said something along the lines.

"In a family of XI, Misbah is the sole breadwinner yet the people are complaining that he is not doing enough".

This statement resonates so very well with Pakistan cricket over the years. Pakistan cricket team has never really become professional enough to attribute roles and responsibilities to its players. Usually they have one good / decent player and automatically the expectations are that this X player is responsible for 80% of team runs in every game and even if the X player scores those respective runs and team loses then onus is on X player because his runs weren't sufficient enough. You can go ahead and replace X with either Babar or Rizwan.

The same set of fans have completely different expectations of other players within the team. Player Y can hit sixes for fun if he wants to fact is he hasn't scored a six in 4 outings but we still need him because he is a six hitter. For crying out loud you are categorised as a "six hitter" if you actually hit sixes in competitive games and not in just domestic leagues and even in domestics you aren't consistent enough. Yet our fans will rate this Player Y because of "six hitting" ability. The real fact is opposition knows very well that this six hitter can only play 20% of shots in the books which isn't explored in domestics so if they take away Player Y's 20% shot making then they render him as useless as a tailender. Yet our fans fail to see that as they still live in a "If" scenario i.e. if this player Y fires today we are winning. That just never happens.
 
To bat the whole innings and only make 90, progress the team total to only 158 and also slow down towards the end of the innings is nothing but pathetic.

Doesn’t matter how many stats he pads, he’s simply not a match winner.
 
TheSultan said:
To bat the whole innings and only make 90, progress the team total to only 158 and also slow down towards the end of the innings is nothing but pathetic.

Doesn’t matter how many stats he pads, he’s simply not a match winner.
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He’s simply not a team player, forget match winner
 
Extra_Cover said:
Whilst I hate Harsha Bhogle he did say something very reminiscent of the Pakistan team during Misbah's era. He said something along the lines.

"In a family of XI, Misbah is the sole breadwinner yet the people are complaining that he is not doing enough".

This statement resonates so very well with Pakistan cricket over the years. Pakistan cricket team has never really become professional enough to attribute roles and responsibilities to its players. Usually they have one good / decent player and automatically the expectations are that this X player is responsible for 80% of team runs in every game and even if the X player scores those respective runs and team loses then onus is on X player because his runs weren't sufficient enough. You can go ahead and replace X with either Babar or Rizwan.

The same set of fans have completely different expectations of other players within the team. Player Y can hit sixes for fun if he wants to fact is he hasn't scored a six in 4 outings but we still need him because he is a six hitter. For crying out loud you are categorised as a "six hitter" if you actually hit sixes in competitive games and not in just domestic leagues and even in domestics you aren't consistent enough. Yet our fans will rate this Player Y because of "six hitting" ability. The real fact is opposition knows very well that this six hitter can only play 20% of shots in the books which isn't explored in domestics so if they take away Player Y's 20% shot making then they render him as useless as a tailender. Yet our fans fail to see that as they still live in a "If" scenario i.e. if this player Y fires today we are winning. That just never happens.
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You know what I hate more than people who don’t perform at all, it’s the ones that “perform better than others” but whatever they do contribute is still mediocre.

This is when you start accepting mediocrity. And that’s all we’ve done since 2010.

Sometimes you need to make an example of the one who “performs a little better than others”. If you’re in form, make it count.
 
What everyone thought was a slow selfish innings ended up actually being a match winning innings in which he carried our entire batting.

Incredible work by Rizwan today to carry our team to the first victory of the series.
 
On a pitch where Ifti and Usama were looking like prime Murali and Warne, Rizwan managed to tame Santner.

He held it together and ensured we had a score on the board we could defend with his brilliant run a ball 38.

Rizwan read the pitch perfectly and played according to the situation.

The result speaks for itself. Rizwan yet again top scored in a Pakistan t20 victory.

What a player, what a champion.
 
Whether anybody accepts it or not, Riz and babar are still you best options for that top order. Performances of saim, farhan, haseeb are there, although just 1 game is not enough for these youngsters but riz and babar are the must-have guys in team Pakistan.
 
Kerry O'Keeffe during commentary in the West Indies vs Australia 2nd Test match:

"I'd have Rizwan up there [as Pakistan's best ever wicket-keeping batter of all time]"
 
Pakistan's history with WK is beyond woeful so its not exactly a high bar for Rizwan to clear but he genuinely been good across formats.

He's been able to transform his game a bit too. Initially came up as a guy with zero power and even if its just leg side power, he has gotten pretty good with that. Not really a naturally talented guy either IMO but he's made good use of his limited skill.
 
While chasing a target of 73, Mohammad Rizwan played a steady innings of 16* (24) for Comilla Victorians against Chattogram Challengers in BPL 2024. One might wonder if he was treating it like a Test match.
 
FearlessRoar said:
While chasing a target of 73, Mohammad Rizwan played a steady innings of 16* (24) for Comilla Victorians against Chattogram Challengers in BPL 2024. One might wonder if he was treating it like a Test match.
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More like a statspadding contest

Stay not out and boost your average. Then let the fanboys run wild on social media.

This isn’t an anomaly either, Rizwan has continuously batted this way throughout every powerplay in the BPL.
 
Rizwan has not been in good form in this BPL season. His scores so far:

21 (28)
16*(24)
17 (21)
14 (16)
17 (14)

Strike rate is less than 100 in 4 matches out of 5 total till now. Poor show.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Rizwan has not been in good form in this BPL season. His scores so far:

21 (28)
16*(24)
17 (21)
14 (16)
17 (14)

Strike rate is less than 100 in 4 matches out of 5 total till now. Poor show.
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That’s his role. Him and Babar have been given this role in world cricket.
 
Rana said:
That’s his role. Him and Babar have been given this role in world cricket.
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Well if this is the role that he is going to play then he will soon be out of the team for that. He needs to step up, The T20 World Cup is coming and this is not a good sign for him and the team.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Well if this is the role that he is going to play then he will soon be out of the team for that. He needs to step up, The T20 World Cup is coming and this is not a good sign for him and the team.
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Brother, I think we are too late to read the signs. 4 years too late my friend.

By ‘we’, I don’t mean myself by any means. I’ve done the best I can and will continue to do what I can to raise awareness.
 
hitthestump said:
Mohammad Rizwan is the greatest wicketkeeper batsman in the history of Pakistan cricket and it's not even close.
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That says everything about why Pakistan is the least talented cricket nation in history and nothing about how good Rizwan is.

Proper cricket nations produce better wicket-keeper batsmen than Rizwan almost every day.
 
Mamoon said:
That says everything about why Pakistan is the least talented cricket nation in history and nothing about how good Rizwan is.

Proper cricket nations produce better wicket-keeper batsmen than Rizwan almost every day.
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Whilst I 100% agree with the second part in bold, the first part problematic. It’s like a reluctant admittance of the statement made by Hit my stumps, that ‘yes he is Pakistan’s greatest wicket keeper batsman, but that’s how poor we are as a cricket nation’.

I reiterate, the statement is false. It’s a lie. It’s a fabrication. I have argued again and again, with facts (because there is no denying facts) about achievements of wicket keepers who also bat when playing for Pakistan. Time and time again I have asked these Rizwan cult followers who are adamant to label him as Pakistan’s goat keeper+batsman to simply shut me up once and for all when Rizwan achieves more overall in his career achieves more (in Test, ODI, T20i) for Pakistan. Not just individually, I could care less that he has contributed 0 runs in those important Test, ODI and T20 achievements that are made by Pakistan. Simply, be part of a team that makes those achievements.

It’s as simple as that. Go ahead and do it, and then harp on about it for the rest of your lives. Until then, so not disgrace the legacy of Pakistan cricket by suddenly trying to argue that Rizwan is Pakistan’s GOAT keeper+batsman of Pakistan.

It’s as good as saying:

-Shadab is Pakistan’s goat bowling all rounder
-Misbah is a better batsman than Inzimam
-Rizwan is a better number 4 than Inzimam
-Babar is Pakistan’s most talented ever batsman
 
I think Rizwan needs to copy Damien Martyn, he may had a slow start but once he gets settled just become too explosive.
 
Mohammad Rizwan has surpassed 2000 runs in PSL.

Is he the most consistent batsman in PSL after Babar?

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Indeed he is an ATG.

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The Bald Eagle said:
Indeed he is an ATG.

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It's pretty telling which two players on that list have the lowest SR. There are lots of people of who will disagree with the assertion that he is an ATG because he has gamed the system as shown by those stats.
 
Rana said:
Whilst I 100% agree with the second part in bold, the first part problematic. It’s like a reluctant admittance of the statement made by Hit my stumps, that ‘yes he is Pakistan’s greatest wicket keeper batsman, but that’s how poor we are as a cricket nation’.

I reiterate, the statement is false. It’s a lie. It’s a fabrication. I have argued again and again, with facts (because there is no denying facts) about achievements of wicket keepers who also bat when playing for Pakistan. Time and time again I have asked these Rizwan cult followers who are adamant to label him as Pakistan’s goat keeper+batsman to simply shut me up once and for all when Rizwan achieves more overall in his career achieves more (in Test, ODI, T20i) for Pakistan. Not just individually, I could care less that he has contributed 0 runs in those important Test, ODI and T20 achievements that are made by Pakistan. Simply, be part of a team that makes those achievements.

It’s as simple as that. Go ahead and do it, and then harp on about it for the rest of your lives. Until then, so not disgrace the legacy of Pakistan cricket by suddenly trying to argue that Rizwan is Pakistan’s GOAT keeper+batsman of Pakistan.

It’s as good as saying:

-Shadab is Pakistan’s goat bowling all rounder
-Misbah is a better batsman than Inzimam
-Rizwan is a better number 4 than Inzimam
-Babar is Pakistan’s most talented ever batsman
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who is the greatest pakistani wicket keeper than, in your opinion
 
Rana said:
He has one shot yes
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But differences aside it's a very difficult shot to play across the line because if you miss the shot you can either get lbw or a top edge but i saw him execute this shot with prefection everytime.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
But differences aside it's a very difficult shot to play across the line because if you miss the shot you can either get lbw or a top edge but i saw him execute this shot with prefection everytime.
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Can he not play that shot outside of the powerplay?
 
Rizwan's innings of 82 off 59 deliveries against Lahore Qalandars stands as the highest individual score in PSL 9 so far.
 
Best in scoring useless 50s and then get out like his mate Babar, come the business overs. Leaving the others to finish the game.
 
More like Riz fakes.

Nation celebrates and cuts the cake

When the time comes to peform, Riz puts on his brakes.

Every year this drama recreates.
 
Credit where it's due, a very solid innings today. Scored 51 off 41 then 31 from his next 18. Ideally he would click a little earlier but when he does click it's nice to see.
 
Needs to improve his offside game if he wants to work on his strike rate.

But I guess acting and other PR stunts along with his pursuit for captaincy will take priority.
 
Certainly the best in Pak.
Most players act as if they are special but do not score runs on the field. Fans of such players can back them as replacement for Rizwan but that is not possible.
 
Who else is to replace Rizwan as your wicketkeeper batter if he is not your best one out there? Azam khan? Haris? Farhan is a part-timer so I cannot say much about him. Rizwan merits his spot in the team but the thing is, can he still play as an opener?
 
We have tried multiple wicketkeeper batsmen but honestly, nobody is going to get closer to Rizwan.

He has become a standard in international cricket and it's very difficult to replace him now.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
We have tried multiple wicketkeeper batsmen but honestly, nobody is going to get closer to Rizwan.

He has become a standard in international cricket and it's very difficult to replace him now.
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How have you tried? By giving them 1 or 2 matches every series?

How many matches did you give Rizwan to score his pointless runs in NZ where Pakistan lost the series in 2019?
 
Rana said:
How have you tried? By giving them 1 or 2 matches every series?

How many matches did you give Rizwan to score his pointless runs in NZ where Pakistan lost the series in 2019?
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do u remember how many matches, even how many years Rizwan sat on benches and never given any chance to play when Sarfaraz was captain?

We have already tried Haris and Azam Khan do they even come closer to his class?

Whom u can replace him with right now?
 
Cricket Warrior said:
do u remember how many matches, even how many years Rizwan sat on benches and never given any chance to play when Sarfaraz was captain?

We have already tried Haris and Azam Khan do they even come closer to his class?

Whom u can replace him with right now?
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Well I think it was justified that he sat on the bench when Sarfaraz was captain, even now it is proven that it was justified. Pakistan built a team that accommodates Rizwan especially and they had their worst ever campaign in World Cup history. In order to make him look good, Pakistan has regressed immensely. So 100% justified.

I am pretty sure that if this guy doesn’t make Pakistan’s squad for the T20 World Cup, we will probably end up winning it.
 
Rana said:
Well I think it was justified that he sat on the bench when Sarfaraz was captain, even now it is proven that it was justified. Pakistan built a team that accommodates Rizwan especially and they had their worst ever campaign in World Cup history. In order to make him look good, Pakistan has regressed immensely. So 100% justified.

I am pretty sure that if this guy doesn’t make Pakistan’s squad for the T20 World Cup, we will probably end up winning it.
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People forget his presence in the dressing room doesn’t help Pakistan cricket. There’s enough red flags for everyone to see when it comes to his PR stunts and what’s gone on outside his cricket life. About time people finally wake up and actually smell the coffee.
 
topspin said:
People forget his presence in the dressing room doesn’t help Pakistan cricket. There’s enough red flags for everyone to see when it comes to his PR stunts and what’s gone on outside his cricket life. About time people finally wake up and actually smell the coffee.
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They won’t bro. It’s too late now. Pakistan cricket is doomed for the next decade or so.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
I actually agree with @Rana

If somehow Rizwan gets injured before World Cup and doesnt open, we will win the World Cup.
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These are 2 seperate things that keeping him in side as a player or make him play as an opener or not is another one.

I am also not in favor of him going as an opener, but he is a player that every side would surely like to keep in their eleven if they want to win a game.
 
Proper Dr's look to prevent injury, but foreign freshy ones wish injury upon you; what do we call these Dr? - Dangar Doctor.

Anyway, to be classed as the best player in the world, the minimum criteria is to first be very good at Test cricket so he's in the conversation, at the very least among the best keeper bats. But his ceiling may have been reached in ODI's and T20's.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
These are 2 seperate things that keeping him in side as a player or make him play as an opener or not is another one.

I am also not in favor of him going as an opener, but he is a player that every side would surely like to keep in their eleven if they want to win a game.
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They are both the same.

He will not bat in a position other than opener.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
They are both the same.

He will not bat in a position other than opener.
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Where he bats in Test cricket? where he bats in ODIs?

Has he failed there?

When he can score in the other two formats then surely he can get runs in T20 cricket too at any position.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
Where he bats in Test cricket? where he bats in ODIs?

Has he failed there?

When he can score in the other two formats then surely he can get runs in T20 cricket too at any position.
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Read what I said bro.

He refuses to bat at any other position in T20 so he becomes a liability in T20 and does not deserve a place in the side anymore.
 
Despite getting full authority and batting at the top on the easiest pitches in the world, Rizwan has failed to make any impact in the PSL so far.

Quite excited to see what he does outside of Multan, my predicition? 5 straight losses
 
CerebralPatriot said:
Quite excited to see what he does outside of Multan, my predicition? 5 straight losses
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Rizwan is marching his troops pretty well so far. Might not be the best team out there but they somehow win the games that matter the most. RIzwan's own performances will be the key here and he needs to score heavy runs on the top and too with some smashing strike rate, 40 balls 50 is not the way to go anymore.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Rizwan is marching his troops pretty well so far. Might not be the best team out there but they somehow win the games that matter the most. RIzwan's own performances will be the key here and he needs to score heavy runs on the top and too with some smashing strike rate, 40 balls 50 is not the way to go anymore.
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He has gotten lucky that the Multan pitch suits his 120 trundlers. Wait until Multan play outside of their home and then we will see how well he truly marches his troops
 
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