Mohammad Rizwan Dismisses Retirement Talk Amid T20 Struggles

Mohammad Rizwan has dismissed retirement talks, stating he is focused on regaining his old form.

What happened?

Mohammad Rizwan affirmed his commitment to T20 cricket despite recent form struggles in the Pakistan Super League.

He has not been selected for the Pakistan T20 squad since December 2024.

Why it matters for Mohammad Rizwan

The wicketkeeper-batter acknowledged his recent performances have not been up to par but insists he can still compete for a spot in the national team.

Rizwan has been facing a tough time in the ongoing Pakistan Super League with Rawalpindiz slumping seven successive defeats under his captaincy.

The veteran batter has himself struggled for runs in the T20 league.

What comes next?

Rizwan told a media conference in Karachi that he has no intentions of retiring from T20 cricket.

He said: "You only think about retiring when you know you can't compete with others for a spot in the team."

Mohammad Rizwan has played 41 Tests, 103 ODIs and 106 T20 internationals.

He remains active in foreign leagues and domestic cricket.

The 33-year-old admitted that his recent performances had not been up to the standard.

But he is committed to working harder and regaining his old form instead of thinking about retirement.

Rizwan believes a player should only think about retirement when he himself knows that he has lost the ability to compete with others and has lost interest in cricket.

He can still compete with others, he said.