Former Cricketer Says Rizwan Is ‘Not Captain-Material’

The Multan Sultans’ campaign in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 10) has been a complete disaster, with the team crashing out of the tournament well before the play-offs. Their journey began with a narrow defeat to Karachi Kings, and despite a brief resurgence against Lahore Qalandars, the Sultans failed to build any real momentum. Consecutive losses to Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi further dented their playoff hopes, eventually leading to their early exit from the tournament.

Amid this disappointing run, questions have been raised about the team’s strategy and leadership. The Sultans’ crushing defeat to Peshawar Zalmi—losing by seven wickets with 42 balls to spare—sparked intense scrutiny from fans and cricket experts alike.

It was during this period that former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal made headlines with his blunt assessment of Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy. Speaking on a private sports show, Akmal did not hold back, openly criticizing Rizwan’s tactics and composure on the field. He pointed to the Sultans’ lack of direction and questionable team setups as evidence of Rizwan’s shortcomings as a leader.

“If the Pakistan Cricket Board has the courage, they should make a firm decision and never give such powers to him again,” Akmal stated. “He is simply not captain material.”

Akmal’s remarks have added fuel to the ongoing debate about leadership and accountability within the Multan Sultans camp. As the 2021 champions became the first team to be knocked out of playoff contention this season, the spotlight has firmly shifted to Rizwan’s role and future as captain.

With fans and analysts continuing to dissect the Sultans’ disappointing campaign, the question of whether Mohammad Rizwan is truly “captain-material” remains at the center of discussions about the team’s future direction.

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