Controversy erupts over Rizwan signing ‘Release Imran Khan’ photo during Pakistan’s Ireland tour.
The ongoing Pakistan tour of Ireland has seen some unexpected twists, with the team suffering an upset loss and a fan misconduct incident involving pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Another controversy has surfaced with a video showing star wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan autographing a photograph demanding the release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan.
Khan was ousted from office and sentenced earlier this year, thereby remaining a divisive political figure in the country. The development has kicked off a debate.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s legendary skipper Younis Khan has urged the current White-ball captain, Babar Azam and seniors like Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman to adapt to modern cricket needs.
Younis said batters must be flexible in positions while bowlers should be ready for pressure situations. He specifically advised the top order to ramp up strike rates during Powerplays.
Additionally, ex-wicketkeeper Rashid Latif voiced concerns that frequent captaincy changes in the board have bred discomfort inside the dressing room. Latif criticized the removal of Shaheen as only a one-series gig, denting stability.
As the side aims to bounce back in Ireland, the controversies surrounding it threaten distraction from the original goal of fine-tuning ahead of upcoming assignments.
