Rizwan Chooses Club Cricket Over National T20 Cup
Pakistan’s white-ball captain, Muhammad Rizwan, has raised eyebrows after opting to play club cricket instead of participating in the ongoing National T20 Cup, which runs until March 27.
Rizwan’s Recent Absence from the National Team
- The 31-year-old recently returned from Umrah after Pakistan’s disappointing Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, where the hosts finished bottom of Group A with just one point and failed to win a single match.
- Rizwan was excluded from Pakistan’s T20I squad for the ongoing New Zealand series, along with other senior players.
Club Cricket Over Domestic T20
Instead of joining the 18-team National T20 Cup, Rizwan chose to remain in his hometown, where he has been playing club-level cricket.
- Pictures surfaced on social media, showing him in action.
- Reports indicate he scored an unbeaten century in one of the matches.
Pakistan’s Struggles in New Zealand
- Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed in the first T20I, getting bowled out for 91 all out.
- The team lost three wickets for just one run early on, leading to a nine-wicket defeat, their worst loss while batting first in T20I history.
Debate Over Player Priorities
Rizwan’s decision to skip domestic cricket for club matches has sparked debate regarding:
- Team selection policies
- Player priorities ahead of major white-ball tournaments
- The importance of domestic performances for senior players
With Pakistan’s white-ball future in focus, Rizwan’s absence from the National T20 Cup raises questions about preparations for upcoming series and PSL 2025.
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