PSL 10: Mohammad Rizwan opens up on Munro-Iftikhar on-field altercation

LAHORE: Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan commented on the on-field altercation between Islamabad United’s top-order batter Colin Munro and his teammate Iftikhar Ahmed during the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

The incident occurred during the 10th over of Islamabad United’s run chase in Multan Cricket Stadium when left-handed batter Munro gestured towards the bowler Iftikhar Ahmed. In turn, Rizwan got involved in an argument with the batter.

While talking to the media, Mohammad Rizwan shed light on the incident, stating that it’s up to the umpire to judge a bowler’s action.

“It was discussed, and it’s up to the umpire and referee to handle the action and note it down,” he said.

Catch all the PSL 10 updates here!

Mohammad Rizwan reflected on Multan Sultans’ campaign in the ongoing PSL 10, expressing confidence that they can overcome mistakes in the upcoming matches.

“Things get tough when we lose. We will try to overcome our mistakes,” Mohammad Rizwan added.

Rizwan emphasized the team’s fielding errors while lamenting the absence of key players due to illness.

“We can’t afford to give any batter multiple chances here. Key players like Shai Hope and Aqif Javed were sidelined due to illness. We have to adjust the combination, especially with emerging players also getting a chance, ” he said.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

Rizwan noted that the team is not focused on their position in the points table, mentioning his own performance amid struggles with his strike rate.

“We are not concerned with the points table. We need to play good cricket and focus on upcoming matches. My strike rate has been good, but personally, I don’t focus on that.”

“I will do whatever the team demands, and we play according to the conditions. Sometimes, decisions are made based on the pitch,” Mohammad Rizwan concluded.

READ: Major blow for Karachi Kings as Adam Milne ruled out of PSL 10

Former cricketer urges support for Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam amid tough times

Former cricketer Salman Butt has urged fans to support Pakistan batters Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam amid challenging times.

The duo has struggled in recent times to lift their team out of trouble. Under Rizwan’s captaincy, the Pakistan team faced an early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a major international cricket event hosted by the country after 29 years.

Following the Champions Trophy debacle, the Pakistan team suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the New Zealand cricket team, who sealed both the T20I and ODI series comprehensively.

The Men in Green were completely outplayed in all forms of the game. Babar Azam, who had a terrible time during the Champions Trophy, did manage to get some good scores. However, he failed to take his team over the line.


While speaking to a digital platform, Salman Butt stressed the need for performance oriented approach in the national team.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

The former opener remarked that there should not be any personal criticism of players.

“It’s not about Babar and Rizwan. It is about any player in the world. It is (national team) is a performane oriented place.  Those players who perform will be appreciated, and those who don’t will face criticism,” he said.

“The criticism should be constructive, and it shouldn’t be that you come on someone and start picking on them,” he added.

The former opener said that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are great servants of the Pakistan team, and it’s also necessary for them to upgrade themselves.

“They [Babar, Rizwan] have done great service for Pakistan. It is also important to highlight where they are lacking and it is also important for them to upgrade themselves and this is for every player in the world, ” he concluded.

READ: Jason Gillespie makes shocking decision about coaching after ‘sour’ Pakistan stint

ENG v PAK: Rizwan rested, Haris to make his T20I debut today

LAHORE: Wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Haris is set to make his debut for the Green Shirts as Pakistan are set to lock horns against England in the sixth T20I here at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday (today).  

According to the source, Mohammad Rizwan will be rested in today’s match with Haris replacing him in the playing XI.

The 21-year-old Haris will receive the T20I cap as he will be the 99th player to represent Pakistan in the shortest format.

Haris has already represented the Green shirts in the ODI format.

“I am excited to make T20I debut today. I will try my best to perform good and make my team win,” said Haris.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan are currently leading the historic seven-match series 3-2 against England.

‘One of the hardest workers I know’ Sarah Taylor praises Rizwan

KARACHI: Former England women’s cricketer and Sussex County Cricket Club’s wicket-keeping coach Sarah Taylor heaped praise on Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan for his dedication and hard work.

Sarah shared a video of her training with Rizwan during the Sussex training camp on her official Twitter account.

“One of the hardest workers I know. An honour to work with. Thank you brother,” she wrote in her tweet.

 

Rizwan played for Sussex in this year’s County Championship and T20 Blast before joining the national team for the Sri Lanka Test tour.

Sarah has been part of the Sussex coaching unit since last season while she also served as an assistant coach for Team Abu Dhabi in the T10 league held in October 2021. Sarah took early retirement from international cricket in 2019 at the age of 30.

READ: Birmingham Police detain a man for racism allegations at Edgbaston Test