Muhammad Rizwan declared ICCT20 'Cricketer of the Year': 'I am more than happy to name Pakistan'
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Pakistan's wicketkeeper and opening batsman Mohammad Rizwan as the 'T20 Cricketer of the Year', the best T20 player of the year 2021.
He lauded the brilliant performance of Mohammad Rizwan and termed him as one of the best players and hoped that Rizwan would surely enjoy his achievements in the year 2021.
Mohammad Rizwan tweeted this award in the name of Pakistan and the people of Pakistan. It is only from Allah, not from other than Allah.
He also wrote that he is grateful for the support and love of all the people and "God willing, this journey has just begun."
It may be recalled that Muhammad Rizwan has been included in the best T20 team of the year by the ICC as a wicket-keeper-opener.Sheer Consistency, indomitable spirit and some breathtaking knocks 🔥
— ICC (@ICC) January 23, 2022
2021 was memorable for Mohammad Rizwan 👊
More 👉 https://t.co/9guq9xKOod pic.twitter.com/6VZo7aaRIA
The year 2021 proved to be the most memorable year for Mohammad Rizwan, in which he represented Pakistan in 29 International Twenty20 matches, scoring 1326 runs with the help of one century and 12 half-centuries, which was the highest of any batsman last year. Most runs were scored.
'Happiness is the name of Pakistan'
In a video message released on the ICC's website, Mohammad Rizwan said that he was "more than happy to name Pakistan".
He said, "I am happy that my Pakistan will be included in this, because this award has been given to Pakistan."
Giving credit for his success to the Pakistan team management, Rizwan said that they helped me in this task.
He also gave credit to his teammates and off-field players who, according to Rizwan, were behind the scenes, "analyzing for me and helping me."
He also thanked those who prayed for him and said, "Alhamdulillah, the Pakistan team is currently number one in the world."
On the other hand, ICC has declared 20-year-old Pakistani bowler Fatima Sana as the emerging cricketer of the year 2021.Alhumdulillah.
— Mohammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) January 23, 2022
Bus Allah se hota hai
Allah k ghair se nahi hota.
I am grateful to everyone for their support and love. In sha Allah, the journey has just started. This award is dedicated to Pakistan and the beautiful people of Pakistan. #PakistanZindabad https://t.co/RrMYw9YaAN
Earlier, Fatima Sana was also included in the best team of the year for women. Fatima Sana took 20 wickets at an average of 24 in 2021, including one five four (five wickets in a match).
The year 2021 has been the best year for Pakistan cricket team, be it T20, ODI or Test format ICC's best teams of the year do not seem to be complete without Pakistani players.
Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam will be the captain of the ICC ODI Team of the Year, followed by the ODI team, while three Pakistani players have been nominated for the ICC Test Team of the Year. ۔
The ICC on Thursday announced the ODI Cricket Team of the Year, which does not include any Australian or English player and no Indian player has been named in the squad. Pakistani opener Fakhr Zaman has also managed to make a place in this ODI team.
The ICC has also announced the best Test team, which includes three Pakistani players Fawad Alam, Hassan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Pakistani and worldwide cricket fans on social media are overjoyed with the decision and congratulations continue to flow to Rizwan.Congratulations @iMRizwanPak bhai.
— Abid Ali (@AbidAli_Real) January 23, 2022
You deserved every bit of it. You grabbed it with your sheer hardwork and magnificent transformation. https://t.co/EMVFtmKUsn
Rizwan's fans say he has made Pakistanis proud.
A user named Sardar Ikramullah wrote, “Mohammad Rizwan is the diamond that has been stuck in the ear for a long time and when someone took it out and cut it, the sparkle spread like wildfire. His humble temperament has also proved that he is a great man.
Addressing Mohammad Rizwan, Usman wrote, "You have proved that success can be achieved even after being ignored for a long time on the basis of immense criticism and likes and dislikes." The way you made it to the team in difficult situations and now you have won the ICC award, this is definitely an example for everyone. Weldon.