Imam-ul-Haq’s Shocking Claim About Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan’s Religious Practices

In a viral video on the social media platform X, Pakistan cricketer Imam-ul-Haq made a shocking claim about captain Mohammad Rizwan’s religious practices in team hotels wherever the national team plays cricket.

According to the 29-year-old left-handed batsman, Mohammad Rizwan reportedly arranges rooms for performing ‘Namaz’ in the team hotels and restricts non-Muslims from entering the space. Imam-ul-Haq revealed this during a candid interview shared online by (@Times AlgebraIND).

*Rizwan’s Religious Practices*

Imam-ul-Haq stated, “For now, I can say Rizzi (Rizwan). He arranges rooms in hotels, gathers everyone for Namaz, spreads white sheets (for prayers), restricts non-Muslims from entering. He also makes WhatsApp groups for Namaz timings.” This revelation has sparked discussions and raised eyebrows among cricket fans and analysts.

*Pakistan’s Performance in ICC Champions Trophy 2025*

In the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Imam-ul-Haq played alongside Mohammad Rizwan in one of the three matches against the Indian cricket team at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, February 23. Pakistan’s campaign in the home tournament ended without a victory as they suffered defeats at the hands of New Zealand and India before their contest against Bangladesh was washed out due to rain.

*Internal Conflicts in Pakistan Cricket Team*

Apart from his claims about Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq also spoke about the internal conflicts among senior players in the Pakistan cricket team. He mentioned that all the senior players are ‘fighting’ with each other, adding to the team’s woes.

*Upcoming Tour to New Zealand*

With the release of the interview, it remains to be seen how the dynamics between Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan will play out when they take the field together for the Men in Green next month on their tour to New Zealand. Pakistan is slated to take on the Blackcaps in a five-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series in March and April before the start of the new season of the PSL.