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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has criticised Mohammad Rizwan, stating bluntly that the Multan Sultans skipper is “not captain material” and should never be given such responsibilities again.
Speaking on a private sports show, Akmal didn’t hold back in his assessment of Rizwan’s captaincy, particularly after Multan Sultans’ crushing defeat at the hands of Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.
“If the Pakistan Cricket Board has the courage, they should make a firm decision and never give such powers to him [Rizwan] again. He is simply not captain material,” said Akmal.
He was especially scathing about Rizwan’s tactical choices in the game against Zalmi, where Sultans were thoroughly outplayed, losing by seven wickets with a staggering 42 balls to spare.
“The way he set up the team against Peshawar and the manner in which they played was beyond comprehension,” he said. “Now, after what happened against Peshawar Zalmi, everyone is talking.”
The criticism has surged following a lacklustre season for Multan, led by captain Mohammad Rizwan.
Their PSL 10 campaign began on a disheartening note with a four-wicket defeat against the Karachi Kings, a match that left fans reeling.
The struggles continued as they faced off against the reigning champions, Islamabad United, only to succumb yet again.
The disappointment deepened with another loss, this time at the hands of Peshawar Zalmi, further dampening the spirits of the Multan supporters.
Despite a fleeting moment of resurgence marked by a convincing 33-run triumph over the Lahore Qalandars, the Sultans’ hopes quickly unravelled, revealing the harsh reality of their downward spiral.
The team suffered a staggering defeat in their next four matches, imperilling their playoff ambitions and marking a stark contrast to their past PSL performances, where they had stood as one of the league’s most formidable contenders under the astute leadership of Mohammad Rizwan.
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