Rizwan Dismisses Rumors of Groupism in Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in the group stage has sparked widespread criticism and rumors of internal strife within the team. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has addressed these concerns, acknowledging the justified criticism but dismissing allegations of politics and groupism.

Rizwan emphasized that the team's performance fell short of expectations and that they deserve the criticism they have received. He acknowledged that multiple factors contributed to their losses, including both bowling and batting deficiencies.

However, Rizwan strongly refuted rumors of internal divisions, labeling them as "outside chatter." He pointed out that the same team had previously reached finals and semi-finals, indicating that the current struggles are not solely due to internal issues.

According to reports, Babar Azam faced the challenge of uniting the team upon his return as captain, but was unable to do so due to alleged groupings. Shaheen Afridi was reportedly upset at losing the captaincy and not receiving support from Babar, while Rizwan was unhappy at not being considered for the role.

Despite these rumors, reliable sources have confirmed that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi will not make an immediate decision on Babar Azam's captaincy. Pakistan's next white-ball series is scheduled for November, giving the team time to address the issues that led to their World Cup exit.

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