With the PSL 2025 kicking off tomorrow, a press conference featuring Mohammad Rizwan turned out to be a whole lot more entertaining than anyone expected. The Multan Sultans captain found himself at the center of a hilarious moment when a Pakistani reporter decided to poke fun at his well-known saying, “win or learn.” The question caught everyone off guard and sent a wave of laughter around the room, making it pretty hard for the other players sitting there to keep straight faces.
Rizwan, who also leads Pakistan in ODIs, was chatting with the media ahead of his team’s opening match against Karachi Kings on April 12. One brave reporter asked Rizwan if, after years of learning, the team was finally going to start winning. The way Rizwan answered was classic him; he leaned into the joke and turned it into something fun.
His comeback went something like this: “Under your captaincy, we’ve learned a lot, so are we finally going to see the Multan Sultans on the winning side this time?” To which Rizwan replied, “Honestly, I don’t really care about the result. The outcome is in Allah’s hands. We’ll do our best with what we can control, whether that’s hard work or being aware of what’s happening. We’re going to give it our all. Allah gives us wins and also lessons. We’ve got to learn from those.”
As Rizwan spoke, the atmosphere shifted, becoming lighter. Hasan Ali, the vice-captain of Karachi Kings, was sitting right next to him and couldn’t hold back his laughter. The cameras caught his reaction, and it was pretty entertaining to see him cracking up. Even Babar Azam, who leads Peshawar Zalmi, was sporting a smile at the reporter’s playful jab.
To add to the funny vibes, Shadab Khan, who heads Islamabad United, was also seen trying not to laugh out loud. Rizwan has been using that “win or learn” catchphrase many times now, and it’s become a bit of a meme on social media, adding to his popularity. So, it’s not just a press conference; it felt more like a comedy show, giving everyone a good laugh just before the games get serious.