Mohammad Rizwan, skipper of Multan Sultans, has made a powerful appeal to keep politics out of the game, stating, “There should be no politics in cricket.” Speaking in Lahore, Rizwan emphasized the brotherhood shared between international cricketers, saying his interactions with players like Virat Kohli and Joe Root reflect a family-like bond within the global cricketing fraternity.
Rizwan also accepted responsibility for his team’s early exit from the tournament, admitting that selection misjudgments and lapses in fielding cost them dearly. “Every team picked spinners based on the conditions. We couldn’t maintain our fielding momentum—that’s where we lost the edge,” he noted. He also acknowledged the intense pressure that comes with leading both Pakistan and Multan, admitting, “People are watching. The pressure is real.”
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Meanwhile, the HBL Pakistan Super League X is set to highlight a different kind of fight—against childhood cancer. On May 3, the league will observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Day during the high-stakes clash between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium. Teams, officials, and commentators will don gold ribbons and caps to support the cause, turning the match into a beacon of hope for young cancer patients.
HBL PSL CEO Salman Naseer reaffirmed the league’s commitment to using cricket as a platform for meaningful social impact. “This initiative shows how sport can go beyond entertainment and make a difference,” he said. Cancer survivors will also be honored on the field, with signed shirts and tributes from both competing teams.
