Melbourne, Australia: In a rare and unprecedented incident during the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, Pakistan’s national team batter Mohammad Rizwan became the first Pakistani player to be retired out due to slow batting.
Representing the Melbourne Renegades, Rizwan scored 26 runs off 23 balls, including two fours and a six. However, he also faced nine dot balls, leaving his strike rate at 113. During the match, the Renegades’ captain signaled Rizwan to leave the field immediately, making way for another batter to maintain the momentum of the innings.
The unusual decision quickly drew attention on social media, with many fans criticizing Rizwan for his slow scoring. Some comments even suggested that he should consider retiring from T20 cricket altogether.
Commentators also weighed in on the incident. A former Australian cricketer on the commentary panel supported the captain’s decision, stating that the retirement should have been enforced two overs earlier to preserve the team’s scoring rate.
This incident highlights the strategic challenges teams face in T20 cricket, where maintaining a high scoring rate is crucial, and patience with slow batting is often limited. While Rizwan is widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s premier batters, this event marks a unique moment in his career, making him the first Pakistani player to be retired out in a professional T20 league.
The Renegades continue their campaign in the BBL, with fans watching closely as Mohammad Rizwan works to regain his rhythm and contribute to the team’s performance.
