Last updated:Nov 18, 2024 2:33 PM IST
After the post appeared on X, many felt that Harsh Goenka was trying to dig into Muhammad Rizwan’s English speaking skills.
Pakistan is currently in Australia for a multi-format tour. (Photo credits:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is adamant on not sending the team to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Many former and current Pakistani players have already shared their views on the matter. While some of them urged India to change their stand, others criticized them over the issue. Pakistan white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan was also asked about the same during a recent interview. When the video went viral, Indian business tycoon Harsh Goenka reshared it on X (formerly Twitter) and asked social media users to understand Rizwan’s response.
Ahead of the first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Muhammad Rizwan was questioned about India’s refusal to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. In response he said something that seemed rather incoherent.
Harsh Goenka shared the images and wrote, “If you understand what Pakistan captain Muhammad Rizwan is saying, please let me know.” After the post appeared on X, many felt that the Goenka was probably trying to dig into Rizwan’s English-speaking skills.
Keeping the same in mind, a social media user said, “I always felt it’s wrong. If someone doesn’t speak English, why interview them in English? There’s no point. They make so much money through players, can’t they hire a translator? Why is it necessary to learn another language just because you are a cricketer?”
I’ve always felt it’s wrong. If someone doesn’t speak English, why interview them in English? There’s no point. They make so much money through players, can’t they hire a translator? Why is it necessary to learn another language just because you are a cricketer? — The Mentalist (@dr_mindblaster) November 17, 2024
Another user sarcastically wrote that Harsh Goenka should hire Muhammad Rizwan “for media and investor communications at RPG Group.”
Hire him for media and investor communications at RPGgroup. Someone blamed the Pakistan cricket board and said, ‘It’s all about the mentality. If they are making millions, why can’t they or their board spend some to train them in English communication?’
It’s all about the mentality: if they’re making millions, why can’t they or their board spend some to train them in English communication?
— Investors Café: (@ValueIn84502221) November 17, 2024
“PCB should just hire one interpreter to go with the team instead of facing this embarrassment,” one individual suggested.
PCB should just hire one interpreter to go with the team instead of facing this shame!
One user joked: “If you don’t understand the question, answer as your heart says.”
If you don’t understand the question, answer as your heart tells you.
According to the BCCI, the Indian government is against visiting Pakistan for any kind of cricket assignment due to political tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Indian board has proposed a hybrid model that will allow them to play their Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue like the UAE. The ICC competition will start on February 19 next year.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani cricket team is now in Australia for a multi-format tour. Pakistan recorded a 2-1 win in the three-match ODI series. Australia have bounced back well in the T20I leg and taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match assignment.
News viral Harsh Goenka needs our help in deciphering Pakistan Captain Muhammad Rizwan’s viral interview