Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan Retired Out in BBL for Slow Batting, Makes History

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News18•12-01-2026, 18:21
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan Retired Out in BBL for Slow Batting, Makes History
- •Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan was retired out mid-innings during a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder.
- •Rizwan became the second player in two days and the first overseas batsman in BBL history to be retired out, primarily due to his slow batting.
- •He was batting at 26 runs off 23 balls in the 18th over, having hit only 2 fours and 1 six, and was struggling to find rhythm.
- •Commentators suggested Rizwan should have been retired out earlier to give the Renegades a better chance.
- •Melbourne Renegades posted 170/8, but Sydney Thunder won by 4 wickets after a rain-reduced target of 140 in 16 overs.
Why It Matters: Mohammad Rizwan was controversially retired out in BBL due to slow batting, marking a historic first for an overseas player.
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