The Harsh Lesson: T20 Has No Loyalty, Only Output
This is the part Pakistan cricket fans must understand:
Franchise cricket is not emotional.
It’s not national pride.
It’s not respect for your past.
It’s a marketplace.
If you slow down the run rate, you become a liability.
Even if you’re a legend.
Even if you’re a “star.”
Even if your fans are screaming online.
This is why the retired-out incident matters beyond one match:
It’s a warning shot to every player who thinks consistency alone is enough.
Did the Tactic Work? Not Really.
That’s the twist.
After retiring Rizwan out, the Renegades still didn’t finish with the kind of unstoppable late surge you’d expect.
Meaning:
They didn’t just bench Rizwan.
They also exposed themselves.
Because when you make such a bold move, you must win.
If you don’t, the captain looks like he panicked.
And now the world talks about the drama more than the strategy.
What Should Rizwan Do Now?
1) Don’t Retire from T20
Calls for retirement are emotional, not logical.
A player like Rizwan doesn’t vanish because of one decision.
2) Upgrade His “Intent Profile”
T20 today doesn’t forgive slow starts.
Even if you play a good innings, it must look dangerous.
