Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team, has often faced online trolling for his spoken English. Clips from his match interviews have gone viral, attracting negative comments. In a recent press conference, Rizwan responded to the criticism with honesty. He said, “I regret not completing my education, which is why I don’t know English, but I am not ashamed that as Pakistan’s captain, I cannot speak English.”
Mohammad Rizwan made it clear that his priority is cricket, not English fluency. He added, “The demand from me is to play cricket, not to speak English. If Pakistan wanted English, I would become a professor, learn it, and return. But Pakistan asks me for cricket, not English.” Rizwan’s words showed confidence and focus on his role as a cricketer rather than public expectations about language skills.
Pakistan’s Recent Struggles in Cricket
Rizwan also turned the conversation to Pakistan’s recent cricket performances. Once considered one of the top teams in Asia, Pakistan is now struggling. Their performance in the Champions Trophy held at home was disappointing. Despite being the host and defending champions, they were eliminated in the group stage after losing to New Zealand and India.
This early exit sparked criticism from fans and experts. After the tournament, Pakistan toured New Zealand to play five T20Is and three ODIs. With some fresh faces, Pakistan lost the T20 series 4-1. Even after senior players like Rizwan and Babar Azam returned for the ODIs, Pakistan’s performance did not improve. New Zealand’s inexperienced squad defeated them 3-0 in the ODI series, increasing frustration among fans.
Rizwan Responds to Criticism and Seeks Guidance
Following these defeats, the team came under heavy criticism. Rizwan urged people to guide the players instead of just criticising them. He said, “It’s fine to criticise the team, but also guide us on how to improve. Recently, during the Champions Trophy, Wasim Akram gave us advice. I wanted to talk more with him, but there wasn’t enough time.”
He acknowledged that the fans were right to be upset because they love the team deeply. He added, “Fans are justified in their anger, and they’ve all the right to be upset at us because they also love us. But the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has given so much to Pakistan. Now it’s time to enjoy the league.” Rizwan’s message was clear—criticism is valid, but support and guidance are equally important.
Get the latest cricket news here, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more such updates.
