It seems the spotlight is shining harshly on Mohammad Rizwan. The star Pakistan cricketer is enduring a tough patch, where one setback has quickly followed another.
First, his batting form dipped during the recent Test series. Then, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made the tough decision to remove him as the ODI captain. Now, the final straw: Rizwan has expressed his profound disappointment with the PCB’s new central contract, choosing to reject it entirely.
The Downgrade:
Rizwan, who was firmly placed in the highest tier ‘A’ Category just last year, has been demoted to the ‘B’ Category in the new 30-player roster. For a player of Rizwan’s stature and recent contributions, this downgrade appears to be the core issue.
He is reportedly the only player to turn down the offer, making his stand a significant challenge to the PCB. However, sources suggest the board is holding firm, indicating that the contract terms will not be renegotiated just because he refused to sign.
- Rizwan’s rejection underscores a challenging period for the dedicated wicketkeeper, who is clearly unhappy with how his contributions are being valued by the country’s highest cricket authority
