Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan’s religious approad to captaincy has been revealed by his teammate in a viral video on social media.
Opener Imam-ul-Haq has come into the Pakistan side for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the last moment. Imam wasn’t part of the initial Pakistan squad for the Champions Trophy but with Fakhar Zaman getting injured after the first match against New Zealand in Karachi, Imam was drafted into the side for their second game against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Imam, however, was dismissed for just 10 off 26 balls in Pakistan’s six-wicket loss to Team India thanks to a brilliant run-out by Axar Patel. Pakistan’s second successive loss in the Champions Trophy 2025 meant that the host nation are already out of the race of qualifying for the semifinal stages.
India and New Zealand have booked their berths in the Champions Trophy semifinals after winning both their opening games so far against Bangladesh and Pakistan. Off the field, Imam-ul-Haq has made some startling revelations about Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan.
In a candid interview, which has gone viral on social media, Imam is asked about the leaders in the Pakistan team. The 29-year-old southpaw revealed that all seniors in the side are ‘fighting’ with each other.
“Who shall I name as a leader? Sare ladh rahe hai aapas mein (Everyone’s fighting among themselves),” Imam said with a laugh in the interview.
The Pakistan opener also revealed Mohammad Rizwan’s religious approach to captaining the national side. He also shared that Rizwan arranges for room for ‘namaz’ in the team hotels wherever the side travels and Hindus or ‘non-Muslims’ in the squad are not allowed to enter this room.
“For now, I can say Rizzi (Rizwan). He arranges rooms in hotels, gathers everyone for Namaz, spreads white sheets (for prayers), restricts non-Muslims from entering. He also makes WhatsApp groups for Namaz timings,” Imam revealed.
WATCH Imam-ul-Haq speak about Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan’s religious approach HERE…
PAKISTAN CRICKET OR ISLAMIC MISSION? 🚨
🔥 Pak cricketer Imam-ul-Haq EXPOSES how Captain Mohammad Rizwan prioritizes religious practices over the game!
🔥 Hotels turned into personal prayer halls—non-Muslims RESTRICTED from entry!
🔥 Instead of strategizing for matches, he’s… pic.twitter.com/iR3naonosE— Nut Boult (@NutBoult) February 26, 2025
Rizwan scored 46 off 77 balls as Pakistan posted 241 all out in 49.4 overs vs India in Dubai. For India, Kuldeep Yadav was pick of the bowlers, claiming 3/40.
Rohit Sharma’s side chased down the target with more than 7 overs to spare. Virat Kohli notched up his 51st ODI century, remaining unbeaten on 100 off 111 balls.
Team India will now take on New Zealand in their third and final Group A match in Dubai on Sunday (March 2) before getting ready to play in the semifinal on March 4.
