Mohammad Rizwan faces a tough challenge in T20 cricket, admitting his poor form after Rawalpindiz's 32-run defeat to Lahore Qalandars.
What happened?
The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter made just 9 runs in the match, leaving his side winless after seven matches.
He owned his form, admitting his numbers were not good enough, and made it clear that he was not ready to give up on the format yet.
The timing made the exchange heavier, with Rizwan's captaincy and T20 future under scrutiny.
Why it matters for Mohammad Rizwan
Rizwan did not resist criticism, saying "I don't deserve a place in the Pakistan team with my current performance".
He was not claiming he had been treated unfairly, but rather that he knew his performances were not enough to get him selected.
But he quickly turned from confession to resolve, expressing his determination to improve.
What comes next?
Rizwan brought the human side into it, saying "we are human beings" and that he would not lose hope and sit out.
He accepted failure, but rejected surrender, and expressed his passion for cricket.
For Rizwan, cricket is a passion, and he plays T20, Test, and ODI because he loves the game.
He does not know anything else in his life, and he only plays cricket.
Yes, he is losing now, but by the will of God, his hard work is never less.
He has worked hard, and by God's will, he will stand in front of his critics again after his hard work.
Rizwan's reply was part admission, part defiance, as he faced tough questions after the PSL defeat.
He made it clear that he was not ready to give up on T20 cricket yet, despite his poor form.
The cricketer then closed his reply in a personal note, expressing his love for the game.
Rizwan's determination to improve is a testament to his character, and he will surely be back in form soon.
But for now, he faces a tough challenge in regaining his place in the Pakistan team.
And he will have to work hard to achieve his goal, with his next match just around the corner.
So, Rizwan will have to be at his best if he wants to make a comeback.
He will have to score big runs and take crucial wickets to prove his worth.
But he is confident that he can do it, and he will surely give it his all.