“Nahi araha range mein”, Mohammad Rizwan hilariously trolled by Ahmed Shehzad for his poor batting

Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has strongly criticized wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan over his batting approach, questioning the senior player’s intent and lack of improvement in recent performances.

Speaking during a discussion on Pakistan cricket, Shehzad launched a scathing assessment of Rizwan’s batting style, accusing him of playing too cautiously and failing to adapt against high-pace bowling. According to Shehzad, Rizwan often focuses on singles and slow scoring instead of putting pressure back on the bowlers.

Shehzad pointed out that Rizwan’s approach—such as scoring “50 off 42 balls” while mainly rotating strike—has become predictable and ineffective in modern cricket. He argued that such batting allows opposition bowlers to dominate rather than forcing them onto the defensive.

The 33-year-old batter also questioned Rizwan’s technique against fast bowlers delivering at speeds of 145–147 km/h. Shehzad suggested that Rizwan often creates unnecessary gaps between bat and pad and fails to move forward into the line of the ball, which has led to repeated dismissals.

“You’re such a senior player — do you like playing like this?” Shehzad remarked while analyzing a clip of Rizwan’s dismissal. “If you keep playing like this, the ball will never come into your range.”

Shehzad further claimed that Rizwan had ample time to work on his weaknesses after Pakistan’s recent international tournaments but had not shown noticeable improvement. He stressed that senior players are expected to demonstrate growth and lead by example rather than rely on reputation.

The criticism has sparked debate among fans and analysts about Rizwan’s role and batting tempo in Pakistan’s lineup. While Rizwan remains one of Pakistan’s most experienced players across formats, comments from Shehzad have added to the ongoing discussion about modernizing the team’s approach in international cricket.