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Well done Pakistan and well done Riz. Where are the haters today?
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They shall call it a fluke. Asif Ali is still a better captain and opener as per them.Well done Pakistan and well done Riz. Where are the haters today?
Obvious agenda, because Rizwan replaced Sarfraz.When you have an inform Rauf bowling on a tough Adelaide pitch against a weakened Australia team, of course your captaincy will look good
The real test will come next year
These people told us during first ODI that Aus will score 400 next game after Rizwan will mimic Cummins decision of bowling first after winning the tossOh my my my. Some people are gonna cry like babies over the next couple of days and pray that Australia win the decider.
This thread had 130 posts on it after 1 match as captain, pro-rizwan posters on here are intelligent and actually understand cricket. They know this is a great victory but it isn't a world cup win, the thread is getting bumped as a response to those 130 posts which were over a loss.It’s great Pakistan got over the line and credit where due to some of the key performers, but I don’t understand why you’re going a bit OTT like you won the World Cup or something it’s showing minnow mentality, there are some major changes needed and there’s always room for improvement for Pak to play modern cricket consistently. The West Indies actually won a Test in Australia, I would have understood if the bacha party was going wild over something like that, but nah, one bilateral win and it’s time to celebrate as if your phew is getting married all over again lol
Only the matter of time, he will get it.Rizwan is proactive and he is so much better than Zimbabar as captain. Hopefully he keeps this good work and win Pakistan the series and many more series to come.
He is the best option Available in the Pakistan for captaincy.He should be handed the test captaincy as well but he should stop playing t20is which is not his strongest format.
This thread had 130 posts on it after 1 match as captain, pro-rizwan posters on here are intelligent and actually understand cricket. They know this is a great victory but it isn't a world cup win, the thread is getting bumped as a response to those 130 posts which were over a loss.
The same anti-rizwan brigade had no debate when retired tv pundits Amir and Imad were brought back by Pakistan or when Scam Masood was made test captain. Rizwan being white ball captain was only a matter of time, he's the most deserving and most credible captaincy suggestion.I think if the intelligible posters paid attention, then they’d have understood why his hiring incited a fierce debate. But what more is there to discuss, one victory and all the critics have been silenced I suppose and proven wrong.
The same anti-rizwan brigade had no debate when retired tv pundits Amir and Imad were brought back by Pakistan or when Scam Masood was made test captain. Rizwan being white ball captain was only a matter of time, he's the most deserving and most credible captaincy suggestion.
Weird, was referring to his performance domestically and internationally. But ok... if that's what you're intoYes, he’s the most invincible, deserving, credible, spiritual and worthy
Same thing that happened to pakistan against USA.Oh yes we won't win a game. What happened to that?
Excellent Post.Rizwan is clearly a very polarizing figure in Pakistan cricket. Though I'm a firm believer that his supporters would range around 80% of overall fanbase and haters making up 20% of this fanbase. But given the haters are extremely loud and noisy there tends to be a perception that Rizwan has more haters than supporters (false opinion in my view).
We need to understand haters point of view to understand polarisation. People on this forum hate Rizwan for various reasons. I will try name some of the reasons for the hate he gets.
1. Replacement of Sarfraz hence gets hate from Sarfraz fanbase
This is just pure hatred for the person that replaced that most loved cricketer. Sarfraz fans believe he was unjustly ousted and hence the person who replaced him will get all the hate now. These fans don't look objectively into the cricketing reason why Sarfraz was replaced (fitness and conduct included). Neither do these fans take the hate up with management, selectors and thinktank of that time that replaced Sarfraz, surely it was their call rather than Rizwan's. These fans also don't consider that Rizwan has never been involved in lobbying to remove Sarfraz so I really don't get the hate in here. Perhaps this is what happens with diehard fans. Given these fans hatred has nothing to do with cricket the normal folks on this forum should simply ignore their posts on cricketing matters associated with Rizwan and let them rant and vent their frustration as normal.
2. Rizwan being part of a lobby or unjust favours by PCB management
Many fans on here believe that Rizwan is nepotistic / favouritism selection of some beloved folks in management particularly Misbah. Many folks on here hate on Misbah and given Misbah was the reason Rizwan got the chance to open in T20s they believe its a nepotistic selection. Before I answer to that its important to understand that when Rizwan started his career in mid 2010s he was an extremely limited stroke player and struggle on crease jumping and hopping around ala Fawad Alam. Hence the expectations from early Rizwan were never great and he was discarded very early from team after which he made leaps of runs in domestic circuit and earned a place back in limited overs side. He literally earned the spot back after piling on runs across multiple domestic seasons.
Anyways, given early Rizwan's limited strokeplay many believe he should never play for Pakistan in T20s let alone open given his ability to hit sixes as per their opinion was limited. Now Misbah took a gamble and promoted Rizwan against NZ to open and Rizwan took that opportunity with both hands. Had Rizwan been as bad as haters call him out here then he would never have piled on so many runs as an opener in T20. People also forget that Misbah was just not kind on Rizwan he was also kind on likes of Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal. He gave them both opportunities against a weaker opposition (Sri Lanka) at home to capitalise yet they both failed. Rizwan on other hand grabbed the chance and never looked back, how is it his fault then?
3. Rizwan is the reason we lose games in T20s
Many haters on here make the argument that Rizwan's approach is the sole reason we lost T20s of late. When we were winning those were due to other factors like Shaheen, Shadab, Asif Ali, etc but when we lose its because of Rizwan. Haters on here point onto the likes of QdK or Butler as to how Rizwan should be playing at the top. These haters do not take into account the fact that QdK have likes of Klaasen and Miller to follow up lower down the order whilst Butler has Brook, Stokes and Livingstone waiting in wings. Therefore their expansive approach to game at top can be justified with firepower at the back. Also people forget that QdK and Butler are far superior players to Rizwan in terms of strokeplay so simply pointing out to gold standard and saying why our opener is not of that quality is simply unjust. Rizwan and Babar had to ensure they played bulk of the first 15 overs given the middle order made up of Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Khushdil, Iftikhar, Shan, etc were either simply unreliable and not consistent and second this middle order didn't had the strokeplay of their peers across the world. Given such responsibility Rizwan and Babar had to take a more conservative approach and play within their limitation. They have mustered together the best they can in their given capacity.
Perhaps the haters on here believe Haider is next coming of Kohli at 3 or Haris is Pant equivalent or Iftikhar is the real killer rather than Miller. Hence Babar + Rizwan not giving enough gametime to such individuals resulted us losing many T20s of late. Haters buy that argument, I don't.
There are other reasons too that Rizwan gets onto the nerve on many posters in here but the above are the more obvious ones. Bottomline has taken over the reigns in Pakistan cricket now and the least as a fanbase we can do is get behind the guy and support him.
Good post overall but on this point in particular.Rizwan is clearly a very polarizing figure in Pakistan cricket. Though I'm a firm believer that his supporters would range around 80% of overall fanbase and haters making up 20% of this fanbase. But given the haters are extremely loud and noisy there tends to be a perception that Rizwan has more haters than supporters (false opinion in my view).
We need to understand haters point of view to understand polarisation. People on this forum hate Rizwan for various reasons. I will try name some of the reasons for the hate he gets.
1. Replacement of Sarfraz hence gets hate from Sarfraz fanbase
This is just pure hatred for the person that replaced that most loved cricketer. Sarfraz fans believe he was unjustly ousted and hence the person who replaced him will get all the hate now. These fans don't look objectively into the cricketing reason why Sarfraz was replaced (fitness and conduct included). Neither do these fans take the hate up with management, selectors and thinktank of that time that replaced Sarfraz, surely it was their call rather than Rizwan's. These fans also don't consider that Rizwan has never been involved in lobbying to remove Sarfraz so I really don't get the hate in here. Perhaps this is what happens with diehard fans. Given these fans hatred has nothing to do with cricket the normal folks on this forum should simply ignore their posts on cricketing matters associated with Rizwan and let them rant and vent their frustration as normal.
They didnt just get over the line- they ran over it. And why shouldnt we celebrate a great victory, is it banned? You guys spend all day denigrating our players. Well these are our players, good or bad and we will support them and be critical when its needed.It’s great Pakistan got over the line and credit where due to some of the key performers, but I don’t understand why you’re going a bit OTT like you won the World Cup or something it’s showing minnow mentality, there are some major changes needed and there’s always room for improvement for Pak to play modern cricket consistently. The West Indies actually won a Test in Australia, I would have understood if the bacha party was going wild over something like that, but nah, one bilateral win and it’s time to celebrate as if your phew is getting married all over again lol
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How many times in the past have you seen such an attacking field from any captain???
rizwan definitely has something up his sleeves as captain. Good stuff.
Mohammad Rizwan is proving to be an exceptional captain. His mind operates like a machine during games, making sharp adjustments to field placements based on batters' weaknesses and his bowlers' strengths. He used to be quite comical with DRS decisions, but impressively, that aspect of his game has improved dramatically. His approach to leadership is extraordinary and captivating to watch.
Sarfaraz was a good captain and I have mentioned this several times in my comments on this forum. However, his habit of instructing bowlers after every ball became frustrating. It did not allow them to think for themselves or develop as bowlers. Additionally, his body language was often negative and he would visibly get upset if bowlers did not execute his plans perfectly. In the end, not only did he lose his form, but his leadership also suffered and the dressing room dynamics were impacted by some of his habits as captain. And yes, wicketkeepers do see the game differently!Sarfaraz Ahmed was same.
I feel a wicket keeper can see the game iba different way altogether.
Some don't like his fun personality. Others don't like him being religious and some others don't like him being with BabarHow can anyone dislike Rizwan? He’s not just a great player but an incredible human being. In today’s post-match presentation, he refused to take any credit and instead praised his entire team. He even mentioned that he takes suggestions from all his teammates, saying they are all captains. What a selfless leader! This is exactly what Pakistan needed in a captain, someone who leads with humility and puts the team first.
And some don't like him because he replaced SarfrazSome don't like his fun personality. Others don't like him being religious and some others don't like him being with Babar
None of us are perfect brother! I don’t always like how he avoids looking at women during interviews, some of his match delaying tactics, or how he reacts quickly when taking the DRS, though he’s improved dramatically in this series. What stands out most though is his relentless work ethic and his genuine care for the Pakistan cricket team. He always puts his teammates first. He supports the youngsters even though he doesn’t get enough credit for it. Time and time again in the PSL and even in T20Is, he’s stepped aside to let others play as wicketkeeper while he just fields. I could go on and on. He’s truly one of a kind. InshaAllah, he will continue to lead our team forward and bring many more victories like today’s against Australia.Some don't like his fun personality. Others don't like him being religious and some others don't like him being with Babar
He replaced Sarfraz.How can anyone dislike Rizwan? He’s not just a great player but an incredible human being. In today’s post-match presentation, he refused to take any credit and instead praised his entire team. He even mentioned that he takes suggestions from all his teammates, saying they are all captains. What a selfless leader! This is exactly what Pakistan needed in a captain, someone who leads with humility and puts the team first.
When did I say that? I just said he has a slow overrate?But but but rizwan was slow over rate so based on that we should drop him as captain irrespective of this series win.
How to explain someone that when you are using 4 pacers striaght up without changes, over rate becomes slow
And some do not like him because he does not hit 2 6s and goes out scoring 0-20 every time.And some don't like him because he replaced Sarfraz
I have no issue with his theatrics adds fun to some boring patches in the match, and I praise him keeping his gaze lowered as our religions requires from us Muslims, and above all I admire how well he has balanced his religion with his commitment to his paid job.None of us are perfect brother! I don’t always like how he avoids looking at women during interviews, some of his match delaying tactics, or how he reacts quickly when taking the DRS, though he’s improved dramatically in this series. What stands out most though is his relentless work ethic and his genuine care for the Pakistan cricket team. He always puts his teammates first. He supports the youngsters even though he doesn’t get enough credit for it. Time and time again in the PSL and even in T20Is, he’s stepped aside to let others play as wicketkeeper while he just fields. I could go on and on. He’s truly one of a kind. InshaAllah, he will continue to lead our team forward and bring many more victories like today’s against Australia.