Aamer Jamal defends Mohammad Rizwan amid controversy over Brad Hogg’s mockery

Pakistani cricketer Aamer Jamal has strongly criticized former Australian spinner Brad Hogg after a video surfaced on social media mocking Mohammad Rizwan’s English fluency.

The controversy erupted on X (formerly Twitter) when a clip circulated showing Hogg interviewing a content creator impersonating Rizwan, who was portrayed speaking in broken English.

Expressing his disappointment, Aamer Jamal took to social media, condemning Hogg’s behavior. “I just watched a video circulating on Twitter and other social media.

It is a very shameful act from Brad Hogg, who calls himself an international cricketer, making fun of Rizwan about his English, which is his third language, not even second,” Jamal wrote.

He further suggested that Hogg should consider becoming a TikToker, implying that he was seeking attention through ridicule.

The controversial video features Hogg interacting with an impersonator who resembled Indian batter Virat Kohli.

In response to Hogg’s questions, the impersonator humorously stated, “I and Virat are alike. He drinks water, I drink water. We are both the same; there is no difference.”

The impersonator further added, “Ya to win hai ya to learn hai,” before Hogg sarcastically praised Rizwan’s English skills.

The impersonator then responded, “Yes, everyone in Pakistan says my English is very good.”

Hogg’s participation in the video quickly drew widespread criticism.

A professor on social media remarked, “It’s absurd for an ex-Australian cricketer to participate in a video mocking the Pakistani captain’s English, considering his native language is Pashto.”

Another user expressed disappointment, stating, “Absolutely distasteful from Brad Hogg to engage in this mockery of Rizwan. Used to think he was a decent bloke, guess not.”

A meme page further condemned the act, posting, “Think the whole Australian community should now be ashamed of Brad Hogg. What a disgrace!”