Rizwan is known for his calm demeanor, cheerful nature, and impeccable manners. Regardless of his performance, whether good or bad, he remains straightforward, with a consistent facial expression and body language.
During a brief exchange with the South African captain, Rizwan was seen arguing in anger, but he remained composed. He didn’t lose his temper; instead, he displayed controlled anger and debated with the South African captain confidently, on equal terms.
The root of the dispute was the usual ball-tampering accusation directed at the “white” players. After Pakistan’s loss in the first match, Klaasen subtly expressed his surprise at the reverse swing, even though nine South African players had been dismissed by spinners. Pakistan’s fast bowlers had also conceded more runs.
In the second match, as wickets fell, Klaasen once again raised the issue of ball tampering in front of the umpire. Rizwan’s anger was completely justified, even though Klaasen did not address him directly and claimed he was speaking to the umpire. However, Klaasen indirectly labeled Pakistan’s players as dishonest and fraudulent. Rizwan reacted at the right moment, as the slap remembered after a fight should be returned. Ultimately, the umpire dismissed the ball-tampering accusation.
