The Pakistan Super League (PSL) captains’ press conference ahead of Season 10 was mostly business as usual—until Mohammad Rizwan took the mic.
The Multan Sultans captain, who also leads Pakistan in ODIs, has been under the spotlight lately, and not for the best of reasons. After Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, followed by a 3-0 ODI series whitewash against New Zealand, fans and critics alike had tough questions for the leadership group.
So when Rizwan was asked about the criticism surrounding the team’s poor form and his captaincy, he didn’t dodge the question. He faced it head-on.
“What’s in My Control?”
Rizwan spoke with calm intensity. He wasn’t defensive, but he made it crystal clear where he stands. “Look, the real question is: what’s actually in my control and what isn’t?” he said.
He admitted the disappointment was real—and visible. But then came the real punch.
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“If you can sense that our faces reflect the disappointment, then our media certainly knows what’s going on and what’s not.”
That’s Rizwan subtly calling out the noise while also suggesting that the internal problems of the team aren’t exactly hidden.
Not My Job to Pick the Team
One of the strongest parts of his statement was about accountability and roles. Mohammad Rizwan emphasized that everyone in the team setup has their own job. His is captaincy, not selection.
“Every individual in the setup has a defined role,” he said. “I have mine as captain, the head coach has his, and the selectors have theirs. Everyone will be answerable for the decisions they’re responsible for.”
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It’s a rare thing to see a Pakistani captain draw that line so clearly. Rizwan isn’t shying away from pressure, but he also won’t take the blame for something he doesn’t control, like who gets picked in the squad.
Rizwan didn’t beat around the bush. He said the selection committee picks the team.
“I’ll take responsibility for what falls under my authority,” he said, “and likewise, the head coach and selectors will answer to the chairman for theirs.”
He even reminded everyone that the selection committee themselves admitted that they’re the ones making the picks.
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