Pakistan Opener Mohd Rizwan Opens Up After Disappointing T20 World Cup Campaign

The Pakistani team had a disappointing showing in the T20 World Cup, resulting in a significant loss. They failed to qualify for the Super 8 after defeats by the USA and India in the group stage, which has led to widespread criticism. Pakistan Captain Babar Azam is also under scrutiny. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced plans to take action against the players due to their poor performance.

Rizwan Accepts Deserved Criticism For Pakistan Players

Star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan addressed Pakistan's loss, stating that the team deserves criticism for their poor performance. He noted that handling criticism is crucial for success and highlighted various weaknesses that led to the team's early exit from the tournament.

Rizwan praised PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his hard work and commented on the team's review process, saying it's a routine procedure after World Cup performances. Dismissing rumors of internal politics, Rizwan emphasized that the team has previously reached semifinals and finals, indicating their capability despite not winning the event.

Potential Change in Captaincy

Mohammad Rizwan was recently appointed captain of the Vancouver Knights in Canada's T20 league, GT20 Canada, with Babar Azam set to play under his leadership. There are discussions in Pakistani cricket circles about possibly removing Babar Azam from captaincy. Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi are being considered for the role, with Afridi having previously served as captain before being replaced. Talks about him resuming the captaincy have resurfaced.

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