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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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Mohammad Rizwan

Biography

Mohammad Rizwan is one of Pakistan’s finest cricketers, known for his consistency, resilience, and leadership skills. He has established himself as a crucial player for Pakistan in all formats of the game, particularly excelling in T20 cricket. Rizwan is admired for his wicketkeeping skills, ability to anchor innings, and match-winning performances.

 

Early Life and Background

Birth and Childhood

Mohammad Rizwan was born on June 1, 1992, in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. From an early age, he showed a keen interest in cricket and worked tirelessly to hone his skills. Growing up in a region known for producing top cricketers, Rizwan was inspired by legends of the game and aspired to represent Pakistan at the highest level.

 

Domestic Cricket Journey

Rizwan began his domestic cricket career by playing for Peshawar Panthers. His performances in domestic tournaments, particularly in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, caught the selectors’ attention. He played for teams like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar Zalmi, and Multan Sultans in domestic and franchise cricket. His consistent performances with both the bat and gloves helped him rise through the ranks.

 

International Career

Debut for Pakistan

  • ODI Debut: April 17, 2015, vs Bangladesh
  • T20I Debut: April 24, 2015, vs Bangladesh
  • Test Debut: November 25, 2016, vs New Zealand

Rizwan initially struggled to find a permanent spot in the national team due to the presence of established wicketkeepers like Sarfaraz Ahmed. However, his persistence and strong performances in domestic cricket earned him a regular place in the team.

 

Breakthrough and Rise to Stardom

Rizwan’s breakthrough moment came in 2020-21 when he emerged as Pakistan’s most consistent performer in Test and T20I formats. He was promoted to the top order in T20Is, and his partnership with Babar Azam became one of the most successful in Pakistan’s cricket history.

 

2021 – A Record-Breaking Year

  • Rizwan became the first-ever batter to score 2,000 T20 runs in a calendar year.
  • He scored 1,326 T20I runs in 2021, the most by any player in a single year.
  • Played a crucial role in Pakistan’s historic 10-wicket victory against India in the T20 World Cup 2021, scoring an unbeaten 79*.
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Test Cricket Contributions

Rizwan has been a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan in Test cricket. His gritty knocks, especially in tough conditions, have earned him praise. One of his most remarkable innings was a century against Australia in Karachi (2022), where he played a key role in saving the Test match.

 

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Success

In PSL 2021, Rizwan was appointed the captain of Multan Sultans, leading them to their first-ever PSL title. Under his leadership, Multan won the PSL 2021 and reached the finals in 2022 and 2023. His leadership qualities and exceptional form made him one of the top-performing players in the league.

 

Awards and Achievements

🏆 ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year (2021)
🏆 Named in ICC T20I Team of the Year (2021, 2022)
🏆 Most T20I runs in a calendar year (1,326 in 2021)
🏆 Leading run-scorer in PSL 2021 & PSL 2022