Rawalpindiz skipper Mohammad Rizwan returns to the pavilion after being dismissed by Hyderabad Kingsmen’s Mohammad Ali throughout the PSL 11 match at Nationwide Financial institution Stadium, Karachi, on April 16, 2026. — PSL
Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir, who has performed for Lahore Qalandars, has condemned remarks by Rawalpindiz skipper Mohammad Rizwan, who mentioned Hyderabad Kingsmen “didn’t deserve” qualification for the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) 11 playoffs.
Rizwan’s remarks got here within the aftermath of a troublesome marketing campaign for his aspect, who managed only one win in 10 matches, together with a heavy defeat to the Kingsmen of their closing league-stage fixture.
Talking throughout the post-match media convention, Rizwan mirrored on his crew’s inconsistent performances and the general competitiveness of the match.
He emphasised the significance of consistency and momentum in high-pressure matches, whereas additionally noting that opposition groups had carried out strongly in sure circumstances, significantly in Lahore.
“The last match played in Hyderabad, they didn’t deserve it. This can be my own wrong thinking, I’m sorry for this. This is my own opinion. If they go from here properly, if they oust us from here, then they deserve it. The matches that are going on in Lahore, they are doing very well. The rhythm that they are playing, I think it was their luck,” Rizwan mentioned.
Hyderabad Kingsmen sealed their playoff qualification in dominant style, defeating Rizwan’s aspect by 108 runs in a must-win encounter. Batting first, the Kingsmen posted an imposing 244-6 earlier than bowling out Rawalpindiz for simply 136.
The consequence left Hyderabad stage on factors with Lahore Qalandars, however they superior to the playoffs on superior web run-rate, securing the ultimate qualification spot.
Reacting to Rizwan’s feedback in a current interview with an area sports activities platform, Usama Mir expressed robust disappointment over the tone of the remarks, questioning the authority of such judgments given inconsistent performances on the sphere.
“I was extremely disappointed by his press conference. They themselves haven’t played good cricket, yet they are saying others do not deserve it. I was shocked. Did you deserve it? Who are you to decide that?” Mir questioned.
He additional highlighted what he described as a contradiction between performances and public statements.
“You go into a press conference and say that the team did not deserve it because they got all out for 80. Your own team has been getting bowled out for around 100 throughout the tournament. What kind of remarks are these? First, you played terrible cricket, and then you conduct a press conference as if you have achieved something extraordinary,” he said.
In the meantime, Hyderabad Kingsmen’s PSL marketing campaign led to disappointment as they didn’t safe the title of their debut season. They misplaced the ultimate towards Peshawar Zalmi in a low-scoring contest at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
After being put into bat, Kingsmen have been restricted to 129 all out in 18 overs. Regardless of a combating half-century from Saim Ayub, who scored 54 off 50 balls, the remainder of the batting line-up didn’t construct partnerships.
In reply, Zalmi discovered themselves underneath early stress at 40-4 earlier than Aaron Hardie and Abdul Samad revived the chase with an 85-run partnership.
Samad made 48 off 34 balls, whereas Hardie remained unbeaten on 56 off 39 deliveries to information Zalmi to victory with 28 balls remaining and 5 wickets in hand.
