Mohammad Rizwan has once again found himself at the center of Pakistan cricket’s never-ending soap opera. This time, it’s not a dropped catch or a slow knock - it’s a contract standoff. Out of the 30 players offered central contracts by the PCB this year, Rizwan is the only one who hasn’t signed. Why? Because he wants to be reinstated into Category A - the top tier, which was scrapped after Pakistan’s underwhelming Champions Trophy performance.
Rizwan’s demand comes with a side note: he also wants future captains to be given a defined tenure and full authority to run the team without board interference. That second part, surprisingly, makes sense. But the first one? That’s where things get tricky.
Asking for A, Playing Like C
Let’s talk numbers. In 2025 so far, Rizwan has scored 361 runs in 11 ODI innings, and 360 runs in 10 Test innings. That’s an average of 36 in both formats - not terrible, but definitely not Category A material either. He’s also nowhere to be seen in the current T20 setup. So while the man is asking for a top-tier contract, his performance is barely mid-tier at best.
This is like showing up to a job review with average work and asking for a promotion - bold, but not convincing.
A Quote That Aged Like Fine Meme Material
The internet didn’t take long to resurface Rizwan’s own viral quote: “Ya toh win hai, ya toh learn hai.” Only now, fans are joking that neither is happening. While his intent may be clear, wanting respect and structure within the team - the timing and performance don’t quite match the ask.
Instead of letting the bat do the talking, Rizwan’s making headlines for negotiations - and when that becomes the story, you know the runs are missing.
