Tabish Hashmi, a prominent Pakistani television host, ridiculed Mohammad Rizwan's speaking abilities during his program 'Haarna Mana Hai' on Geo TV. Hashmi encouraged the Pakistan captain to communicate more effectively in press conferences, suggesting that he should focus on clarity rather than relying on English. His remarks quickly gained traction online, sparking a divide among viewers. While some supporters agreed with Hashmi's perspective, others criticized him for targeting Rizwan's proficiency in English.

"He represents 250 million people. We expect our representative to articulate well, present themselves effectively, express sensible ideas, and play cricket with integrity and courage. When I observe my captain Mohammad Rizwan in press conferences, I am not insisting that he speak in English. He can communicate in Urdu, but he should convey meaningful thoughts. What does it mean to say 'sometimes you win, or you learn. Sometimes it's cramp, sometimes it's acting'?" Hashmi remarked, poking fun at some of Rizwan's recent statements during press interactions.

As Hashmi delivered these comments, the panelists, including former Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Amir, Rashid Latif, and Ahmed Shehzad, found it amusing. Shehzad, who had previously ridiculed Rizwan's "You either win or learn" phrase, nearly fell off his chair in laughter.

Hashmi further elaborated: “Such statements are appropriate when you are performing well, like Australia, but not when you are struggling to secure victories.”

Pakistan's Champions Trophy journey concluded disappointingly, as the team exited the tournament without securing a single victory. Their final match against Bangladesh was abandoned without any play, following a 60-run defeat to New Zealand and a subsequent loss to India by six wickets.

The team's performance has drawn significant criticism. "Our next destination is New Zealand, and we hope to perform better there, learning from the mistakes made during our match against New Zealand here in Pakistan," stated a team representative.

‘We put a lot of pressure on ourselves playing against India’

Azhar Mahmood, the assistant coach and a local of the city, attributed the team's lackluster performance to injuries affecting key players and the excessive pressure they felt while competing against India.

"We have not performed well in this tournament. Although we have demonstrated good cricket in this format, our results have not reflected that due to injuries. The pressure we placed on ourselves in the match against India was considerable," he remarked.

Mahmood emphasized the need for improvement and the importance of adapting and taking responsibility. "The outcomes have surprised us as well," he noted.

He urged the public to maintain their faith in the players, stating, "We must remain committed to the talent we have identified, allowing it to flourish over time."

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