Rawalpindiz captain Mohammad Rizwan in a press briefing has described his side as one of the unluckiest teams in PSL 11, and openly took responsibility for the franchise’s disappointing campaign so far.
Rizwan said the squad on paper remained strong but repeated injuries, unavailable overseas players, and constant changes in team combinations disrupted all progress throughout the tournament.
He revealed that several key players became unavailable shortly after the draft, while others suffered injuries during the competition, forcing the management to reshuffle the playing XI almost every match.
Despite listing multiple setbacks, Rizwan avoided giving excuses and instead placed full responsibility on himself.
He admitted that his own poor performances had been a major factor behind the team’s struggles. He argued that being both the captain and the team’s opening batter, his form directly impacts results.
Earlier in the press conference, Rizwan had acknowledged that if his individual performances were better, the team’s outcomes could have been different.
The skipper said cricket often comes down to small moments going against a side like dropped catches, missed chances, and match situations repeatedly turning in favor of opponents, which has unfortunately contributed to Rawalpindiz’s difficult season.
While calling the campaign one of the toughest periods of his career, Rizwan maintained that hard work remains the only solution moving forward and expressed hope that fortunes could change in future editions of the league.
