Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi recently praised Mohammad Rizwan on social media platform X, calling him the “Bradman of T20 cricket.” This accolade came after Rizwan surpassed the 3000-run mark in T20 Internationals.
Rizwan reached this milestone during the third T20I against New Zealand, where he scored 22 runs from 21 balls before a hamstring injury curtailed his play.
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Afridi’s post on X celebrated Rizwan’s significant impact on cricket and his knack for proving doubters wrong. He referred to Rizwan as “Pakistan’s Superman,” and commended his inspirational leadership qualities.
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“Kudos to Mohammad Rizwan—the Bradman of T20 cricket and Pakistan’s Superman for achieving 3,000 T20I runs! Your transformative presence in the sport has silenced critics. Continue soaring, champion! You are a source of inspiration,” read Afridi’s message.
This milestone not only represents a personal triumph for Rizwan but also highlights his achievement in surpassing Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli’s record to 3000 T20I runs, which Rizwan achieved in 92 matches and 79 innings, faster than Kohli’s 87 matches and 81 innings.
Since making his T20I debut against Bangladesh in 2015, Rizwan has been an essential part of Pakistan’s batting force, playing in 93 matches and 80 innings. With a strike rate of 127.42, he has amassed a total of 3048 runs, affirming his status as one of Pakistan’s leading batters in the T20 format.
