Mohammad Rizwan's BBL 'Retired Out' Sparks Outrage in Pakistan

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News18•15-01-2026, 06:59
Mohammad Rizwan's BBL 'Retired Out' Sparks Outrage in Pakistan
- •Mohammad Rizwan was retired out by Melbourne Renegades captain in a BBL match against Sydney Thunder for slow batting.
- •Rizwan scored 26 runs off 23 balls, which was deemed too slow for the T20 format.
- •The incident has caused significant anger and a sense of insult among Pakistan's cricket circles, including former players and fans.
- •A Pakistani TV host suggested Rizwan should leave the BBL in protest, citing Younis Khan's past stance on self-respect.
- •Former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal criticized Rizwan's T20 batting approach, stating it created the opportunity for such a decision.
Why It Matters: Mohammad Rizwan's 'retired out' in BBL has ignited a major controversy and debate in Pakistan cricket.
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