In a world where most young cricketers look up to legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, or even Virat Kohli, Pakistan’s rising pacer Ihsanullah has surprised everyone with a refreshingly unique pick—his favorite cricketer is none other than Mohammad Rizwan.
Yes, you read that right! Ihsanullah, who has played one ODI and four T20Is for Pakistan, revealed this in a recent podcast, and his answer caught many off guard.
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No Love for Indian Cricket Legends?
During the podcast, the host asked Ihsanullah a question many cricketers get asked at some point in their careers: “Who’s your favorite player from the Indian team?”
The expectation? Maybe a shout-out to Tendulkar’s timeless batting or a nod to Kohli’s aggressive style. But Ihsanullah had other ideas. His response? “I don’t have any favorite player in the Indian team.”
Now that’s a bold statement! The host, like most of us, was a bit taken aback and pressed further. He mentioned Indian cricket legends like Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, and Yuvraj Singh, hoping to get a name out of the young pacer.
But Ihsanullah stood firm, responding, “No, I don’t have a favorite Indian player. My favorite player is Mohammad Rizwan, whether current or from the past.”
Ihsanullah’s Love For Rizwan
If there’s one thing this conversation showed us, it’s that Ihsanullah is unwavering in his admiration for Mohammad Rizwan. The host even tried to clarify, asking if he had any global favorites outside Pakistan, but Ihsanullah didn’t budge.
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For him, Rizwan isn’t just his favorite Pakistani player—he’s his favorite cricketer in the entire world. It’s no surprise that Ihsanullah holds Rizwan in such high regard. Rizwan has been a pillar of consistency for Pakistan over the past few years, especially in white-ball cricket.
Moreover, Ihsanullah has had the privilege of playing under Rizwan’s captaincy during their time with Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Having shared the field with him, it’s clear that Ihsanullah has seen firsthand why Rizwan’s leadership and work ethic make him such a standout figure.
Ihsanullah’s pick might not be what most people expected, but that’s what makes it special. It’s a reminder that every cricketer has their own unique journey and inspiration.
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