{"id":3679,"date":"2026-04-19T03:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T03:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rizwan-refuses-to-quit-t20-after-another-psl-setback"},"modified":"2026-04-19T03:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T03:23:15","slug":"rizwan-refuses-to-quit-t20-after-another-psl-setback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rizwan-refuses-to-quit-t20-after-another-psl-setback","title":{"rendered":"Rizwan Refuses to Quit T20 After Another PSL Setback"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mohammad Rizwan delivered one of his most candid press-conference answers following another setback for Rawalpindi in the PSL, and his message carried two contrasting notes: acceptance of poor output, and a clear refusal to step away from T20 cricket. The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter, facing fresh questions over his short-format form, did not try to dodge the scrutiny. Instead, he openly acknowledged that his recent performances have fallen short, while stressing that he still believes in his ability to return.<\/p>\n<h2>After the Rawalpindi loss: pressure and context<\/h2>\n<p>Rizwan\u2019s comments came right after Rawalpindi suffered a 32-run defeat to Lahore Qalandars. In that loss, he managed 9 runs, and the result left his team without a win after seven matches. With attention also turning toward Rawalpindi\u2019s captaincy and the broader discussion around Rizwan\u2019s place in Pakistan\u2019s T20 plans, his press interaction quickly became the focus.<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cI know I don\u2019t deserve it right now\u201d \u2014 Rizwan on selection and criticism<\/h2>\n<p>Asked whether his recent performances, including his franchise outings, had weakened his case for Pakistan\u2019s T20 side, Rizwan did not resist the criticism. He pointed to how he handled the situation when he was playing in the Big Bash, explaining that he had already told selectors he was not performing well enough for a Pakistan call-up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rizwan said that during his Big Bash stint, the team selection process was handled, and he told the group that based on his current performance, he did not feel he deserved a spot in Pakistan\u2019s T20 team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He then clarified that his approach was not about claiming injustice. According to Rizwan, he was simply being straightforward: he knew his output was not sufficient to earn selection.<\/p>\n<h2>From admission to resolve: the six-hitting conversation<\/h2>\n<p>After acknowledging that his recent numbers were not good enough, Rizwan shifted quickly from confession to determination. He referenced an earlier moment where he had been told that he could not hit a six, and he insisted that his honesty was backed by a witness who was present during their discussions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rizwan recalled that he was told he could not hit a six, and he said he is being truthful when he speaks about that conversation.<\/li>\n<li>He added that Haris Rauf was sitting nearby as a witness, confirming that they had spoken, including while they were together at the time.<\/li>\n<li>Rizwan said he told Haris that he did not believe he deserved a place in the Pakistan team given the way his performances were going, and he noted that Haris responded in a way Rizwan did not want to repeat in front of everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rizwan also broadened the discussion beyond scores and criticism, framing it as a human struggle rather than a purely statistical problem. He said that while he made mistakes and admitted his form has not been good, it would not lead to him surrendering hope or walking away from the sport.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rizwan said people should remember they are human beings.<\/li>\n<li>He acknowledged he made a mistake and that his current performance is not up to the mark.<\/li>\n<li>He insisted that this would not mean giving up hope, sitting quietly, or leaving cricket.<\/li>\n<li>He added that if he has the strength, he will continue to push forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u201cCricket is passion\u201d \u2014 rejecting fear, seeking chances, and looking ahead<\/h2>\n<p>Rizwan\u2019s response then moved into a more personal philosophy. He said he had already informed captains that when his performance was not right, he should not be kept in the side and someone else should be given an opportunity. He pointed to examples from earlier periods and said he was not afraid of any individual\u2014if something is wrong, it is wrong.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rizwan said he had previously told captains that when his performance was not good, they should give others a chance.<\/li>\n<li>He claimed there are examples from his time with the team, including when Saifi bhai was present.<\/li>\n<li>He said he is not afraid of anyone and that if something is wrong, it needs to be corrected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Closing his statement, Rizwan emphasized how cricket is his passion and his entire focus. He said he plays T20, Test, and ODI because he loves the game, and he does not hold any parallel business or pursue other sports. He admitted that he is going through a rough patch, but insisted his hard work will not shrink and that, by God\u2019s will, he will return in front of the media again after putting in the work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rizwan said cricket is his passion and that he plays across formats: T20, Test, and ODI.<\/li>\n<li>He said he loves cricket and does not know anything else in his life.<\/li>\n<li>He stated he has no business and does not play any other sport.<\/li>\n<li>He acknowledged he is losing at the moment and that his performance is not good.<\/li>\n<li>He added that by God\u2019s will, his hard work is never less, and he will stand in front of the audience again after his efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the end, Mohammad Rizwan framed the moment as a test rather than an ending\u2014standing amid the wreckage of poor form while insisting he is still determined to fight his way back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mohammad Rizwan delivered one of his most candid 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