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Rizwan Rejects PCB Contract Amid Leadership Tensions

10/30/2025

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Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter, refused to sign the PCB's central contract for 2025-26 after being demoted from Category A to B and removed as ODI captain.
He demands reinstatement of Category A for senior players, greater captain autonomy, and clarity on his T20I exclusion.
The move reflects broader tensions between senior players and the Pakistan Cricket Board amid leadership changes.
The dispute signals ongoing instability within Pakistan cricket.

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Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter, refused to sign the PCB's central contract for 2025-26 after being demoted from Category A to B and removed as ODI captain.
He demands reinstatement of Category A for senior players, greater captain autonomy, and clarity on his T20I exclusion.
The move reflects broader tensions between senior players and the Pakistan Cricket Board amid leadership changes.
The dispute signals ongoing instability within Pakistan cricket.