Rizwan jokes about fines for journalists during training session in Karachi
Pakistan's former captain Mohammad Rizwan said he would be willing to pay a fine if the Pakistan Cricket Board imposed one on him, though he added humorously that the board was unlikely to do so, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday.
Speaking to reporters in a relaxed mood during a training session in Karachi, Rizwan jokingly suggested that journalists should also face fines just like players.
“The players have been fined, but journalists should be fined too,” he said with a smile. You people, should also pay the penalty — your situation is no different.”
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During the conversation, the wicketkeeper-batter also highlighted the powerful role of the media in shaping public perception about players.
“The world will see players the way you portray them,” he said, noting that public opinion about cricketers such as Shaheen Shah Afridi and Salman Ali Agha largely depends on how the media presents them.
“At the same time, there is no doubt that you people also defend the team a lot,” Rizwan acknowledged, appreciating sections of the media for supporting the national side.
Rizwan admitted that the team’s performance in the World Cup had not been satisfactory.
“Pakistan went out of the event on net run rate, not because of losing outright,” he said, while also citing unpredictable results in cricket by referring to how even strong teams can suffer unexpected outcomes, mentioning Zimbabwe’s surprise result against Australia as an example.