Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan ‘restricts non-Muslims, Whatsapp group for Namaz’: Imam-ul-Haq reveals religion driven Leadership

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has unveiled a surprising and controversial side of captain Mohammad Rizwan's leadership, exposing a series of polarizing and religion-driven acts as captain.

Amid Pakistan's disastrous Champions Trophy campaign, which saw the team crash out in the group stage after humiliating losses to India and New Zealand, an interview with Imam-ul-Haq is making rounds on social media.

In a candid interview, Imam-ul-Haq didn't hold back, shedding light on Rizwan's micromanagement tendencies, which include organizing prayer schedules, arranging hotel room allocations, and even restricting non-Muslim players from certain team spaces.

When asked about the leadership dynamics within the Pakistan dressing room, Imam burst into laughter before singling out Rizwan.

"Who shall I name as a leader? Sare ladh rahe hai aapas mein (Everyone's fighting among themselves)," he quipped, hinting at the chaotic environment within the team.

Imam went on to reveal Rizwan's hands-on, faith-driven approach, which has left many questioning the captain's focus on religious activities.

"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," Imam disclosed, highlighting Rizwan's meticulous involvement in organizing religious activities.

These revelations have ignited a firestorm of criticism, with many questioning whether Rizwan's micromanagement of faith-based activities is appropriate for a team captain, especially during a high-stakes tournament.

The timing of these revelations couldn't be worse, as Pakistan's cricket fans are already reeling from the team's embarrassing exit from the Champions Trophy. Rizwan and his team were disastrous in the tournament as they bit the dust with a match to spare in the group stages.