Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s white-ball cricket captain, is tired of letting online trolls get to him. Rizwan, who is famous for his no-holds-barred displays on the field, has often faced criticism for his spoken English. But at a press conference the other day he batted back with truth and wit, making it clear that he was here to play cricket not win a language championship.
“I didn’t finish my education, so yeah, my English isn’t great,” Rizwan said, as reported by Geo News. “But I’m not embarrassed. My job is to play cricket for Pakistan, not to speak perfect English. If the country wanted a professor, I’d go learn and come back. They want runs and wickets, not speeches.”
The Multan Sultans skipper has been a target of social media jabs, with clips of his pre- and post-match chats going viral. Trolls have mocked his accent and grammar, but Rizwan’s response was a mic-drop moment, shifting the focus to what really matters—his leadership and Pakistan’s game.
Mohammad Rizwan said "I don't care about trollers. I am not educated; I don't know how to speak English. I am here to play cricket; I am not here to teach English. My nation demands cricket from me Alhamdullilah. I don't have time to learn English" 🇵🇰😭😭pic.twitter.com/Pdy1cs6053
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) April 11, 2025
And there’s plenty to talk about on that front. Pakistan’s cricket team, once a dominant force in Asia, has hit a rough patch. The recent Champions Trophy, hosted on home soil, was a disaster. Expected to shine, Pakistan crashed out in the group stage after losses to New Zealand and India. Fans were gutted, and the team’s reputation took a hit.
Things didn’t get much better after that. Pakistan jetted off to New Zealand for a tour of five T20Is and three ODIs, eyeing the 2026 and 2027 World Cups. Despite some fresh faces in the squad, they slumped to a 4-1 defeat in the T20Is. Rizwan and star batter Babar Azam returned for the ODIs, but an underdog New Zealand side swept them 3-0. Ouch.
The losses sparked a wave of criticism from fans and former players. Rizwan, however, isn’t dodging the heat. He’s calling for constructive feedback instead of just shade. “Criticize us, sure, but tell us how to get better,” he urged. He even shouted out legend Wasim Akram, who offered advice during the Champions Trophy. “I wanted to pick his brain more, but we ran out of time,” Rizwan added.
He gets why fans are frustrated. “They’re upset because they love us,” he said. “They have every right to be mad when we don’t deliver.” But he’s also looking forward, pointing to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as a bright spot. “The PSL has done so much for our cricket. Now it’s time to enjoy it and build from there.”
Rizwan’s no-nonsense attitude and focus on the game over the noise show why he’s still Pakistan’s man in charge. Whether it’s trolls or tough losses, he’s ready to face it all—one boundary at a time.
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