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[VIDEOS] Mohammad Rizwan - The T20 Player

Suleiman said:
He should open with Sharjeel 100% in the t20 WC.

Sharjeel needs to get a bit more fit though.
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Fakhar also scored 82* the other day and won MOM. So definitely some thinking for Mohammad Wasim ahead. Still early in the tournament so lets see how everybody continues.
 
Titan24 said:
Fakhar also scored 82* the other day and won MOM. So definitely some thinking for Mohammad Wasim ahead. Still early in the tournament so lets see how everybody continues.
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If you had to pick between them, then its clear Fakhar has the edge. He is far fitter, a brilliant fielder and has stood up in crunch moments for Pakistan in the past.
 
Rana said:
No

Fakhar should open with Sharjeel

Let T20 openers open the batting
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Not possible given Rizwan's recent performances in t20is. Can't demote someone from their position after they've performed there. One of Fakhar or Sharjeel will open until Rizwan fails.
 
Fakhars was a chance less inning while sharjeel got multiple chances.
Give every batsman 2-3 chances every innings n they will score at least a century almost every inning.
 
Suleiman said:
Not possible given Rizwan's recent performances in t20is. Can't demote someone from their position after they've performed there. One of Fakhar or Sharjeel will open until Rizwan fails.
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We have 7 months for some honeymoon periods to end.
 
Suleiman said:
He should open with Sharjeel 100% in the t20 WC.

Sharjeel needs to get a bit more fit though.
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lol, Sharjeel is not going to be playing for Pakistan.

He is Fat. You cant play such people in the national team, joke of a sportsman
 
Major said:
lol, Sharjeel is not going to be playing for Pakistan.

He is Fat. You cant play such people in the national team, joke of a sportsman
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He's already played for the international team before lol, AND performed at that stage...

Yeah he should lose weight

But we're not spoilt with choices. It's simply between Fakhar and Sharjeel.
 
Suleiman said:
He's already played for the international team before lol, AND performed at that stage...

Yeah he should lose weight

But we're not spoilt with choices. It's simply between Fakhar and Sharjeel.
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When he played for the national team last time, his fitness was poor but atleast he wasn't fat. He was still a sportsmen.

Now look at him. You could see the fat from his shirt, and its embarrassing. With that fitness level, you can't perform at international level.

Sometimes, when you dont have shots coming in your favor, you need good running which Rizwan, Babar and every athelete provides. This guy has to make sure his shot reaches the boundary or else he will be forced to run for his life
 
Suleiman said:
He's already played for the international team before lol, AND performed at that stage...

Yeah he should lose weight

But we're not spoilt with choices. It's simply between Fakhar and Sharjeel.
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Although Fakhar is a hack, but i would still go for him as atleast he is a sportsman and could rotate the strike if things are bad
 
Rana said:
No

Fakhar should open with Sharjeel

Let T20 openers open the batting
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rana i know you hate rizwan ... but unfortunately in t20 cricket you still need a wicket keeper.... and therefore rizwan will play and should open
 
2 cover drives and a sumptuous straight drive past mid-off. Rizwan is on it once again today.
 
An uppercut to fine leg (somehow) brings up his 50 from just 27 balls
 
Rizwan's brilliant strokeplay all around the ground today:

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A brilliant knock comes to an end, with his team all but assured of the win. 76 from 49 balls.
 
"But but, he's not a t20 player, so can he be lead run scorer in PSL?? :sree"
 
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I really like Rizwan. I’ve always had him in my ODI and Test teams but his recent T20 form has done perfectly to vanquish the doubts I had about his strike rate (which were very justified — he wasn’t the same player a year ago that he is now).
 
Karachi could have used an opener like him who can actually win you matches. At least the Pakistan team isn't missing out on Rizwan, the opener.
 
Man just keeps getting better. Wasn't happy with how he paced his T20 knocks against New Zealand and in the first two games against South Africa but since then he's been very good in the powerplay as well. Champion player
 
Rizwan, Babar and Hafeez are going to be our main batsmen in this years T20 world cup
 
Mark my words.

Rizwan will significantly damage our chances at the World T20.

He's not a T20 batter.

He won't get the PSL level opposition and opposition tactics at a top tournament.

Almost every decent team knows how to bog him down. Limiting his scoring shots is quite easy as he doesn't have a whole range of boundary making shots.

I for one won't be fooled by these PSL antics. It's not a reflection of how you'll do at the international level, unless you have that range of shots and timing to Back it up with.

Like Hafeez does.

Tests and Odis, he's fine.
 
Hawkeye said:
Mark my words.

Rizwan will significantly damage our chances at the World T20.

He's not a T20 batter.

He won't get the PSL level opposition and opposition tactics at a top tournament.

Almost every decent team knows how to bog him down. Limiting his scoring shots is quite easy as he doesn't have a whole range of boundary making shots.

I for one won't be fooled by these PSL antics. It's not a reflection of how you'll do at the international level, unless you have that range of shots and timing to Back it up with.

Like Hafeez does.

Tests and Odis, he's fine.
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So who’s your alternative? Sharjeel, who scored 6(17) in the powerplay at a healthy strike rate of 30? Everyone in the PSL faces the same standard of bowling and Rizwan has showed himself to be superior to Fakhar, Sharjeel and co.
 
Thunderbolt14 said:
So who’s your alternative? Sharjeel, who scored 6(17) in the powerplay at a healthy strike rate of 30? Everyone in the PSL faces the same standard of bowling and Rizwan has showed himself to be superior to Fakhar, Sharjeel and co.
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Haters brah, and for no reason apparently.

99% of Pakpassion knows Rizwan is superior.
 
Hawkeye said:
Mark my words.

Rizwan will significantly damage our chances at the World T20.

He's not a T20 batter.

He won't get the PSL level opposition and opposition tactics at a top tournament.

Almost every decent team knows how to bog him down. Limiting his scoring shots is quite easy as he doesn't have a whole range of boundary making shots.

I for one won't be fooled by these PSL antics. It's not a reflection of how you'll do at the international level, unless you have that range of shots and timing to Back it up with.

Like Hafeez does.

Tests and Odis, he's fine.
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Another blind hater so upset Rizwan has proved him and all his doubters wrong he refuses to budge away from his agendas.

Just admit you were wrong about it. Doesn't make you any less of a man
 
Thunderbolt14 said:
So who’s your alternative? Sharjeel, who scored 6(17) in the powerplay at a healthy strike rate of 30? Everyone in the PSL faces the same standard of bowling and Rizwan has showed himself to be superior to Fakhar, Sharjeel and co.
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There's no wicket keeper alternative sadly.

I'm just pointing out that he'll be a liability in T20i, specially at the World cup. His only competition is Sarfraz, who's as bad as Rizwan in T20s.

Even though he made a 200 strike rate 80.

Still, like Rizwan, he's an extremely limited T20 batter.

But as we don't have options, have to play Rizwan. People hyping him up will be disappointed when he will struggle at the world cup.


GudduBadmash said:
Another blind hater so upset Rizwan has proved him and all his doubters wrong he refuses to budge away from his agendas.

Just admit you were wrong about it. Doesn't make you any less of a man
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What do you want me to admit? That Rizwan is a top T20 batsman?

And that'll make you happy?

Why don't you actually watch his batting and judge him vs. international teams?

Look, I judge based on ability and how good someone can time, play stroke.

He lacks that in T20s against any half decent bowling. It's easy to limit his scoring shots.

Don't get too excited at PSL.

Sarfraz made a 200+ strike rate 80. Doesnt make him a good T20 batsman. His hitting ability is as limited as Rizwan's.

Both struggle at T20s against any good bowling.
 
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Hawkeye said:
There's no wicket keeper alternative sadly.

I'm just pointing out that he'll be a liability in T20i, specially at the World cup. His only competition is Sarfraz, who's as bad as Rizwan in T20s.

Even though he made a 200 strike rate 80.

Still, like Rizwan, he's an extremely limited T20 batter.

But as we don't have options, have to play Rizwan. People hyping him up will be disappointed when he will struggle at the world cup.




What do you want me to admit? That Rizwan is a top T20 batsman?

And that'll make you happy?

Why don't you actually watch his batting and judge him vs. international teams?

Look, I judge based on ability and how good someone can time, play stroke.

He lacks that in T20s against any half decent bowling. It's easy to limit his scoring shots.

Don't get too excited at PSL.

Sarfraz made a 200+ strike rate 80. Doesnt make him a good T20 batsman. His hitting ability is as limited as Rizwan's.

Both struggle at T20s against any good bowling.
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since he returned to the side how many t20Is has he actually played and opened in?

he did well against nz and had probably the best t20 batting series ever for pak against south africa?
why are 'fans' like you so quick to knock him? especially when you accept no better alternative currently exists?
 
Pakistan is a rubbish team that stands no chance of winning the WT20 regardless of the Playing XI. This whole fixation with that tournament is pointless.

Yes there are better T20 players than Rizwan but there are also much better teams than Pakistan.

Pakistan is a bankrupt cricket nation with no talent, and Rizwan is one of the very best players that we have.

At least he bats with brains, doesn’t lose his head under pressure and will not do something stupid after three dots.

When you look at the alternatives, he makes the team on 100% merit and is more than good enough for our mediocre standards.

He is not competing with the likes of Rohit, Rahul, Warner, Finch, Buttler, Bairstow, Roy etc. for a place in the team. He is competing with some deeply mediocre players.
 
Hawkeye said:
There's no wicket keeper alternative sadly.

I'm just pointing out that he'll be a liability in T20i, specially at the World cup. His only competition is Sarfraz, who's as bad as Rizwan in T20s.

Even though he made a 200 strike rate 80.

Still, like Rizwan, he's an extremely limited T20 batter.

But as we don't have options, have to play Rizwan. People hyping him up will be disappointed when he will struggle at the world cup.




What do you want me to admit? That Rizwan is a top T20 batsman?

And that'll make you happy?

Why don't you actually watch his batting and judge him vs. international teams?

Look, I judge based on ability and how good someone can time, play stroke.

He lacks that in T20s against any half decent bowling. It's easy to limit his scoring shots.

Don't get too excited at PSL.

Sarfraz made a 200+ strike rate 80. Doesnt make him a good T20 batsman. His hitting ability is as limited as Rizwan's.

Both struggle at T20s against any good bowling.
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He may or may not perform, but he is the best liability we have. I for one am thankful.
 
Hawkeye said:
There's no wicket keeper alternative sadly.

I'm just pointing out that he'll be a liability in T20i, specially at the World cup. His only competition is Sarfraz, who's as bad as Rizwan in T20s.

Even though he made a 200 strike rate 80.

Still, like Rizwan, he's an extremely limited T20 batter.

But as we don't have options, have to play Rizwan. People hyping him up will be disappointed when he will struggle at the world cup.




What do you want me to admit? That Rizwan is a top T20 batsman?

And that'll make you happy?

Why don't you actually watch his batting and judge him vs. international teams?

Look, I judge based on ability and how good someone can time, play stroke.

He lacks that in T20s against any half decent bowling. It's easy to limit his scoring shots.

Don't get too excited at PSL.

Sarfraz made a 200+ strike rate 80. Doesnt make him a good T20 batsman. His hitting ability is as limited as Rizwan's.

Both struggle at T20s against any good bowling.
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You have like five people debating with you, you have to admit that's a pretty strong case of you possibly not saying something right about Rizwan.

You have to admit that possibility and respect that, you know?

Also, Rizwan's not just doing his thing which mind you players around have not been doing...but on top of that Rizwan's been doing it pretty much every single match.

Come on man.
 
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Please for once have some cojones to admit that you were wrong about Rizwan.

We know you're very pro-Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal but there aren't even half as good as Rizwan.

Don't pretend that you're concerned about Pakistan's T20 chances. All you care about is your favourites. Stop your blind hate and take your agendas elsewhere.
 
Once again, Rizwan is off to a storming start for Multan in this run chase. 34 from 21 already
 
Pacers or spinners, off side or leg side, Rizwan is on fire

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Good to see him continue his good form opening. Really is transforming into a good player in all formats.
 
Let down immensely by his teammates again yesterday. Should be allowed to build his own team next year. Very good judge of talent
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mohammad Rizwan last 5 T20I innings:<br><br>74* off 50 balls<br>42 off 30 balls<br>51 off 41 balls<br>104* off 64 balls<br>89 off 59 balls<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1380927569353191425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Hilarious! The guy who is not supposed to be a T20 player, has been busy winning games for Pakistan lately all by himself, but the leadership group are still not happy with his batting number and are hell bent on finding ways to get him out of the playing 11. I don't believe Rizwan can be stopped now, so they should stop trying. That catch of Markram today was also game changing and only Rizwan can make such miracles happen.
 
Firebat said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mohammad Rizwan last 5 T20I innings:<br><br>74* off 50 balls<br>42 off 30 balls<br>51 off 41 balls<br>104* off 64 balls<br>89 off 59 balls<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1380927569353191425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Incredible the hate he receives.
 
Firebat said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mohammad Rizwan last 5 T20I innings:<br><br>74* off 50 balls<br>42 off 30 balls<br>51 off 41 balls<br>104* off 64 balls<br>89 off 59 balls<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1380927569353191425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Its great to see hes blossoming in T20s as i thought when he first came into T20 side i thought it was wrong choice. However hes adapt and changed his game to become a vital T20 player now.
 
Literally with each passing day this guy keeps defying the critics and proving them wrong in white ball cricket.

Not bad for a player who apparently isn't good enough to be a white-ball cricketer.
 
The sheer level of consistency not only in score but in strike rate is remarkable. While all fall around him, he stays so mentally strong to win games literally single-handedly. He is going to be a special player for us in all 3 formats. Let alone yet another brilliant take behind the stumps today to add to his countless others.
 
‘Always tried to make my money Halal by performing’ Rizwan

KARACHI: Wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan said he has always tried to make his money ‘Halal‘ by giving his hundred percent on and off the field.

Speaking to Wisden on Thursday, Rizwan said Islam teaches Muslims to make their money ‘Halal‘ by doing their jobs with honesty. “Pakistan pays me $114 as daily allowance whether I play or not so I have always tried to give my hundred percent to make it ‘Halal‘ for me,” he said.

“I try to fulfill any given role to me whether it’s off or on the field. I always believed in hard work and left the results on Allah. I knew I was giving my best and one day I will get the reward for it, here I am,” he shared.

In the last 12 months, @iMRizwanPak has established himself as a crucial player for his country in all three formats.

Rizwan said it was an honor for him to receive the best Test player award last year by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “It was an honor for me to receive the best Test player award. My hard work paid off for me and I was really happy for it,” he highlighted.

It must be noted here that Rizwan, on Wednesday, was named as one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the Year. He became the 18th Pakistani to receive this accolade.

https://arysports.tv/always-tried-make-money-halal-performing-rizwan/
 
OMB said:
‘Always tried to make my money Halal by performing’ Rizwan

KARACHI: Wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan said he has always tried to make his money ‘Halal‘ by giving his hundred percent on and off the field.

Speaking to Wisden on Thursday, Rizwan said Islam teaches Muslims to make their money ‘Halal‘ by doing their jobs with honesty. “Pakistan pays me $114 as daily allowance whether I play or not so I have always tried to give my hundred percent to make it ‘Halal‘ for me,” he said.

“I try to fulfill any given role to me whether it’s off or on the field. I always believed in hard work and left the results on Allah. I knew I was giving my best and one day I will get the reward for it, here I am,” he shared.

In the last 12 months, @iMRizwanPak has established himself as a crucial player for his country in all three formats.

Rizwan said it was an honor for him to receive the best Test player award last year by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “It was an honor for me to receive the best Test player award. My hard work paid off for me and I was really happy for it,” he highlighted.

It must be noted here that Rizwan, on Wednesday, was named as one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the Year. He became the 18th Pakistani to receive this accolade.

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What a dumb statement, his intentions maybe good but not the choice of words or reference, so when he will be out of form or other players are, do their money become haram, as if they underperform on purpose or due to lack of effort.
 
Zeshan547 said:
What a dumb statement, his intentions maybe good but not the choice of words or reference, so when he will be out of form or other players are, do their money become haram, as if they underperform on purpose or due to lack of effort.
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Dumb comment. He is just saying that he feels compelled to work on his game daily due to money he is getting. Nothing he said concerns form and performance. And yes low energy/lack of motivation is a serious problem for our team and it is very visible. So good for him to find motivation for continued hard work.
 
wajid said:
Dumb comment. He is just saying that he feels compelled to work on his game daily due to money he is getting. Nothing he said concerns form and performance. And yes low energy/lack of motivation is a serious problem for our team and it is very visible. So good for him to find motivation for continued hard work.
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Bhai har cheez me religion ki zarar ghaseetna hai, that's my issue.
 
Zeshan547 said:
What a dumb statement, his intentions maybe good but not the choice of words or reference, so when he will be out of form or other players are, do their money become haram, as if they underperform on purpose or due to lack of effort.
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When he says making money halal, it doesn't only mean performing in the match, it also means practicing hard in the nets, working on your weaknesses and keeping yourself fit to give 100% in match.
 
Zeshan547 said:
What a dumb statement, his intentions maybe good but not the choice of words or reference, so when he will be out of form or other players are, do their money become haram, as if they underperform on purpose or due to lack of effort.
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Hi choice of words may be not good for others liking, however by saying this he mean he gives his best whenever he goes to play, or practice hard.
 
Would have never thought he would do so consistently well in T20s at such a good SR
 
wajid said:
Dumb comment. He is just saying that he feels compelled to work on his game daily due to money he is getting. Nothing he said concerns form and performance. And yes low energy/lack of motivation is a serious problem for our team and it is very visible. So good for him to find motivation for continued hard work.
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all he is saying is work ethics has the same place to him whether fasting or non fasting. Choice of words not right but intent of words great example for whole society who stop working during ramadan using fasting as an excuse to dodge the work and office.
 
Another 50 for Rizwan today & some people still don't want him to open the innings.

Seems like the only match winner in the team atm whenever he scores Pakistan does well whenever he gets out cheaply Pakistan struggles & in the last game when he failed Pakistan couldn't even chase a target of 119.
 
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Different class this guy.

Fantastic cricketer, brilliant athlete.

Another very good innings today against Zimbabwe.
 
Saj said:
Different class this guy.

Fantastic cricketer, brilliant athlete.

Another very good innings today against Zimbabwe.
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The ‘sit at home, unemployed, following the game on cricinfo experts’ would call it a slow selfish knock.

They do not understand playing conditions.
 
You have to be on a another level of shamelessness and bias if you discredit him.
 
I’ve liked Mohammed Rizwan from the first time I seen him

He is a gem of a player for Pakistan, may not have the flare or class of some players. However he has so much grit, enthusiasm and gives 1000% every game.

Even when batting he is always encouraging the other player, even to Babar Azam. Whilst keeping He is a live wire and brings so much more than just wicket keeping to the team.

In my opinion he would be a better captain than Babar Azam.
 
Intelligence, skill, fitness he has it all. Classy player! The way he ran those twos hard was mighty impressive!!
 
A few years ago he wasn't able to find a place in the side , now he is the MVP of the side. Great improvement by Rizwan.
 
ChTab said:
Another 50 for Rizwan today & some people still don't want him to open the innings.

Seems like the only match winner in the team atm whenever he scores Pakistan does well whenever he gets out cheaply Pakistan struggles & in the last game when he failed Pakistan couldn't even chase a target of 119.
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I think he is the MVP and the top 3 names in the team along with Babar and SSA ... his opening numbers are just killingly amazing but can we push him down to no4?

Reason being we have nothing but garbage there .... and with the amazing form he is in, and the kind of mindset that he has, he can make any batting spot his own.

wat would u think of this lineup

1) Haider
2) Babar
3) Fakhar
4) Rizwan
5) Haffez
 
gazza619 said:
The ‘sit at home, unemployed, following the game on cricinfo experts’ would call it a slow selfish knock.

They do not understand playing conditions.
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Exactly , these were not conditions suited for stroke players , and both Rizwan and Babar showed today the extra skills they have as batsmen that their colleagues lack , to construct an innings and partnership by taking singles and twos and improvising where they can with calculated risks.

Otherwise without these ‘proper’ batsmen, Pakistan would have been 120 all out today at best , with attempted big hits caught by batsmen unable to play any other way - like Sharjeel, Fakhar, Asif Ali, Faheem.

Hafeez would be too concerned about getting much needed runs to silence ‘critics’ and Sarfraz being one exception who can bat with some maturity , but he’s not the same player he was a few years ago in recent times.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mohammad Rizwan last 11 T20I innings:<br><br>Runs 619<br>Fifties 6<br>Hundreds 1<br>Average 103.17 <br>Strike rate 142.96<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1386268581982257152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Just shows how our fans and even sometimes management don’t understand the concept of player development and that it takes time and effort. Fans expect people to be works class players from word go, unfortunately thats not how it works most often. Career road map of a lot of top players of different teams can be studied to see how ordinary some were in terms of returns in their initial careers but, with experience and development they turned out to be start performers. Yes you need to find the right players and then work on then to make them touch their optimal level.

Rizwan has put in a lot of hardwork in the background and his extraordinary numbers for A team got him back in the side around 2019 against Aus in UAE when Srafaraz was already captain.

In national T20 cup he mentioned how he was working on his power game and the move from Abdul Razzaq and himself to open the innings for KPK turned around his T20 career. He was always street smart and has good intelligence for the game, combining that with much better stroke play and number that suited him made him into a top asset.

Will power of Rizwan has been amazing otherwise like quite a few Pak management would have wasted him.
 
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Rellu_Katta said:
I think he is the MVP and the top 3 names in the team along with Babar and SSA ... his opening numbers are just killingly amazing but can we push him down to no4?

Reason being we have nothing but garbage there .... and with the amazing form he is in, and the kind of mindset that he has, he can make any batting spot his own.

wat would u think of this lineup

1) Haider
2) Babar
3) Fakhar
4) Rizwan
5) Haffez
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WT20 is some months away & these IT20's can be used to make a wining combination but I personally don't think he would be ideal at number 4.

But we can surely experiment this before the WC.
 
People here don't understood t20s, these Rizwans and Babars won't win you a single match against top teams playing their best players.
Aggressive batsman are required in t20s, you just can't win a t20 world cup without them. Period
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
People here don't understood t20s, these Rizwans and Babars won't win you a single match against top teams playing their best players.
Aggressive batsman are required in t20s, you just can't win a t20 world cup without them. Period
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I just had a very quick look.

Rizwan 89 off 59 balls in New Zealand as Pakistan won by 6 wickets in a T20I in December.

I'm sure there are more examples which you can find.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
People here don't understood t20s, these Rizwans and Babars won't win you a single match against top teams playing their best players.
Aggressive batsman are required in t20s, you just can't win a t20 world cup without them. Period
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Maybe watch Rizwan bat before you say he isn't an aggressive batsman. Anyone scoring at a SR over 140 is an aggressive batsman.
 
He is a big reason why we won the 2 games. He is the first choice opener in T20s and rightly so.
 
I heard Shoaib Akhtar's saying in todays pre-match 'game on hai' : "God knows what kind of romance team management has with Rizwan that they are persisting in trying him as opener".

Many badly want Sharjeel and Fakhar to open and want Rizwan to be at number 5 or 6. Many are taking Rizwan 80s and 90s for granted. Sharjeel or Fakhar would never be consistent like Rizwan is in the opening.
 
Muhammad Kaleem said:
I heard Shoaib Akhtar's saying in todays pre-match 'game on hai' : "God knows what kind of romance team management has with Rizwan that they are persisting in trying him as opener".

Many badly want Sharjeel and Fakhar to open and want Rizwan to be at number 5 or 6. Many are taking Rizwan 80s and 90s for granted. Sharjeel or Fakhar would never be consistent like Rizwan is in the opening.
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These pundits by and large have little clue about the game which is scary as they played it themselves and that too at the highest level
 
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