The exclusion of Mohammad Rizwan from the Asia Cup T20 team led to his participation in the CPL. Signed by St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, the deal was a significant financial investment. However, his performance in the CPL has come under fire, with critics questioning his effectiveness. In a match against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, the team failed to reach a competitive score, managing only 133 runs. Rizwan’s performance was particularly disappointing, scoring just 30 runs off 26 balls. This slow scoring rate, despite a decent start, didn’t translate into a substantial contribution to the team’s total. This followed a previous low score in his first match, further fueling the criticism. The expectations were high, considering the reported financial terms of the contract, which were speculated to be approximately 1.40 crore in Indian rupees. The Patriots aimed to improve their standing in the tournament by including Rizwan. However, the team lost the match. This loss marked their fourth defeat in six matches, raising concerns about the team’s performance and Rizwan’s impact on it. The Falcons successfully chased down the target with three wickets remaining, highlighting the Patriots’ struggles.
Rizwan’s CPL Stint Under Fire: Questions Raised Over Performance and Contract
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