Published: Sep 18, 2024, 08:48 AM (IST)
Edited: Sep 18, 2024, 08:48 AM (IST)
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria was bold in criticising wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Rizwan. He highlighted the struggles of Rizwan against Indian bowlers during 2024 T20 World Cup held in West Indies and USA. Kaneria gave these remarks when he was asked to make a decision between Rizwan and Rishabh Pant.
Kaneria stated that he would chose Rishabh over Pakistani wicketkeeper. To justify his decision, Kaneria pointed out that Rizwan has came short in high-pressure moments frequently.
“He (Rizwan) doesn’t score runs when it matters, that’s the only problem. In the T20 World Cup, when Rizwan was on strike, Rohit Sharma deliberately brought in Jasprit Bumrah into the attack because he knew that he would get him out. It was very obvious”, said Kaneria.
“How could you sweep the first ball? I mean what is this. You couldn’t score runs against Axar Patel, taking singles and doubles and putting pressure on your partner. Then, when you knew that a skipper has brought a fast bowler to get your wicket, you say, ‘Here, take my wicket”’, he further added.
