{
  "id": 4911238,
  "title": "WATCH: Mohammad Rizwan Smiles 'Shamelessly' Amid Pakistan Cricket Controversy, Sent Home Mid-Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/watch-mohammad-rizwan-smiles-shamelessly-amid-pakistan-cricket",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T17:55:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/mohammad-rizwan-shameless-smile-fan-backlash-sent-home-england-tests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video has surfaced showing Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan grinning while leaving the stadium during a match in England, igniting controversy on social media. The image of the relaxed cricketer, seen walking towards the team bus and waving at fans, has drawn criticism from supporters who view his reaction as \"shameless.\" This comes amid Pakistan's poor performance in the ongoing Test series against England, with the team receiving heavy losses in the first two matches.\n\nThe backlash has sparked debates among fans about whether senior players should demonstrate more concern following the team's poor performances. However, Mohammad Rizwan was not only the subject of criticism but was also sent home from the England tour, along with six other players, after the second Test at Lord's. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made significant changes to the Test squad before the third and final match of the series, with Pakistan losing the first Test by an innings and suffering a 194-run defeat at Lord's, resulting in England taking a 2-0 lead in the series.\n\nRizwan's dismissal from the squad signifies that Pakistan is making a major overhaul ahead of the final Test, and the video has gone viral on social media, with fans expressing strong disapproval of his attitude and behavior. The incident has put additional pressure on the cricket board and senior players as Pakistan navigates the remainder of the series without one of their experienced wicket-keeper batters, Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, who are both likely to return home ahead of the third Test.",
  "summary": "Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has faced strong criticism on social media after a video showing him smiling while leaving the stadium in England went viral. The Pakistan wicket-keeper batter is seen walking towards the team bus as fans gather around the players. While some supporters were calling out to the Pakistan stars, Rizwan appeared relaxed and was seen smiling and waving…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}