Kamran Akmal slams Rizwan’s captaincy, says was never fit to lead
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has strongly criticised Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership, saying the Multan Sultans skipper is not fit for captaincy and should not be given such authority in the future.
Speaking on a private TV channel, Kamran said, “I feel this management and captain, if the PCB dares to make a decision, should never be given such authority again. He was never fit for captaincy.”
He heavily criticised Rizwan’s tactics in Multan’s recent match against Peshawar Zalmi, calling the team selection and overall strategy confusing and disappointing.
“The way he fielded the team against Peshawar and the approach he took in the game was beyond understanding,” he added.
Kamran further pointed out that Multan Sultans had already lost seven out of their nine matches before the Peshawar game, yet no one raised concerns about their playing strategy or mindset. However, their most recent performance finally sparked discussions.
“They lost seven out of nine matches earlier, but no one questioned Multan Sultans’ approach. Now, after what they did against Peshawar Zalmi, everyone is talking about it,” he said.
“Everyone says building the PSL brand was a collective effort. Why is its image being damaged now? Will the PCB reflect on this?” Kamran questioned.
Sports journalist Shahid Hashmi also criticised the team’s management, quoting Multan’s power-hitting coach Julian Wood.
“Julian Wood said we couldn’t recover after the first match. What kind of management was this that ruined all ten matches after just one game?”
Meanwhile, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali raised eyebrows over Multan’s squad decisions, questioning why key players were dropped.
“Who told Multan Sultans to drop Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, or other players?” Basit asked.
So far in PSL 10, Multan Sultans have managed to win only one match out of nine, making it one of their worst campaigns to date.