Former wicket-keeping batsman Kamran Akmal strongly criticised Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy performance during Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, claiming he lacks the qualifications to lead teams. Akmal requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to force a change in Rizwan’s position. On a sports talk show, Akmal denounced Rizwan’s tactical approach and his unsteadiness about leadership during Multan Sultans’ huge seven-wicket Zalmi defeat, in which Zalmi finished their innings with a whopping 42 balls to spare.
Akmal demanded that the Pakistan Cricket Board demonstrate courage by permanently revoking Rizwan’s captaincy powers. The nature of Rizwan’s leadership does not fit the standards required for becoming captain. Multan Sultans’ loss to Zalmi marked the worst setback in a season where Rizwan’s captaincy led the champions through constant troubles. The season for Multan started with a close four-wicket defeat at the hands of Karachi Kings; then they never stabilised in the competition. Multan fought two straight defeats to Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi while overcoming only Lahore Qalandars to bring any results during their season.
Akmal analysed Multan’s strategy against Peshawar Zalmi while questioning the team’s setup as something completely nonsensical. The team’s descent into an early elimination from playoff competition demonstrated a dramatic downfall for Multan, which had been established as one of the PSL’s reliable competitors.
Rizwan’s recent dismal run as captain faces scrutiny from critics and fans who debate whether he has what it takes to lead in PSL’s high-stakes matches. The candid statements of Kamran Akmal create an extra urgency for Rizwan and the Pakistan Cricket Board to take action. Multan Sultans will experience an offseason that requires them to confront numerous challenging inquiries because PSL 11 approaches with potential organisational changes. The future of changes within the faltering franchise remains unknown after Akmal’s call to the PCB, but the situation inside the PCB will likely shape the franchise’s direction.
