Mohammad Rizwan usually keeps things calm and professional, but during a recent press conference ahead of the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), he made a comment that got everyone talking.
When asked about Pakistan’s disappointing recent performances — like the poor Champions Trophy run and the rough tour of New Zealand — Rizwan didn’t name anyone, but his words spoke volumes.
“Everyone knows what’s going on. Each person is responsible for what they have control over,” he said.
That one sentence was enough to set off speculation. Without directly blaming anyone, it seemed like Rizwan was sending a clear message to those in charge — especially the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Tensions between players and the PCB have reportedly been growing behind the scenes. Both Rizwan and Babar Azam were unhappy after being left out of Pakistan’s T20 squad recently. There are also reports that Rizwan has been asking for more clarity on his role and wants to have a bigger say in team decisions.
He’s even rumored to have had disagreements with interim head coach Aaqib Javed during the New Zealand series, particularly about strategy. The PCB has admitted that the captain doesn’t get much say in selection matters — a situation that may have led to the exits of coaches like Jason Gillespie and possibly Gary Kirsten.
Now, with the PSL about to begin, Rizwan’s subtle comment has shifted the spotlight back onto the internal issues in Pakistan cricket. While PSL is meant to be about the excitement of local talent and entertainment, Rizwan’s words have added a whole new layer of drama.
All eyes are now on the PCB — and fans are wondering if Rizwan’s quiet warning will lead to bigger changes behind the scenes.
