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New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024

Azhar Mahmood explained Pakistan's call to pull out Mohammad Rizwan from the 3rd T20I against NZ. He cited concerns about Rizwan's injury and its potential impact on the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.

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'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024

Mohammad Rizwan set a new record for the most sixes by a Pakistani batter in T20I. He surpassed Mohammad Hafeez's previous record during the second T20I against New Zealand.

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan in action during second T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton on January 14. (Getty Images)

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Mohammad Rizwan scripts history, becomes first Pakistani to bag this colossal feat despite 21-run defeat in 2nd T20I vs NZ

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is poised to take on the role of vice-captain in the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand.

Pakistan's players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan. (Getty Images)

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To advance past New Zealand and secure the fourth spot, Babar Azam's Pakistan must achieve a daunting victory over England by at least 287 runs.&nbsp;

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan.

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'We have not been able to play...': Mohammad Rizwan provides honest assessment of Pakistan's performance in World Cup

Reacting to PCB Media's tweet, ex-cricketer Danish Kaneria said that whatever is transpiring is because of the players' and even journalists' own fault.

Babar Azam (L), Mohammad Rizwan (C) and Mickey Arthur (R)

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'Who asked Rizwan to perform Namaz? Who asked...': Danish Kaneria cites three incidents and brutally slams PCB for filing complaint with ICC

Mohammad Rizwan said that Pakistan now have the momentum heading into the match against India as the Men in Green have won consecutive matches to begin their campaign.

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam of Pakistan celebrate following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India.

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Mohammad Rizwan fires huge warning to Team India ahead of blockbuster World Cup contest in Ahmedabad, says 'we now have momentum'

Mohammad Rizwan's comments came after he showcased his exemplary skills by scoring a century in Pakistan's first World Cup 2023 warm-up game.

Pakistan cricket team received warm welcome on arrival in India. 

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Mohammad Rizwan reacts to Pakistan's resounding reception in Hyderabad upon arrival in India, says 'we got same love that...'

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'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

Mohammad Rizwan scripts history, becomes first Pakistani to bag this colossal feat despite 21-run defeat in 2nd T20I vs NZ

New era dawns in Pakistan cricket as Shaheen Afridi's deputy in T20Is announced, star cricketer gets leadership role in shortest format

'We have not been able to play...': Mohammad Rizwan provides honest assessment of Pakistan's performance in World Cup

'Who asked Rizwan to perform Namaz? Who asked...': Danish Kaneria cites three incidents and brutally slams PCB for filing complaint with ICC

Mohammad Rizwan fires huge warning to Team India ahead of blockbuster World Cup contest in Ahmedabad, says 'we now have momentum'

Mohammad Rizwan reacts to Pakistan's resounding reception in Hyderabad upon arrival in India, says 'we got same love that...'

Mohammad Rizwan Players Stats

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'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

Mohammad Rizwan scripts history, becomes first Pakistani to bag this colossal feat despite 21-run defeat in 2nd T20I vs NZ

New era dawns in Pakistan cricket as Shaheen Afridi's deputy in T20Is announced, star cricketer gets leadership role in shortest format

'We have not been able to play...': Mohammad Rizwan provides honest assessment of Pakistan's performance in World Cup

'Who asked Rizwan to perform Namaz? Who asked...': Danish Kaneria cites three incidents and brutally slams PCB for filing complaint with ICC

Mohammad Rizwan fires huge warning to Team India ahead of blockbuster World Cup contest in Ahmedabad, says 'we now have momentum'

Mohammad Rizwan reacts to Pakistan's resounding reception in Hyderabad upon arrival in India, says 'we got same love that...'

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