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**Australia World Cup-Winner Criticized as ‘Unprofessional’ for Mocking Mohammad Rizwan’s English**
Brad Hogg, a former World Cup-winning cricketer from Australia, has recently faced significant backlash for a video that appears to ridicule the English language proficiency of Pakistan’s ODI captain, Mohammad Rizwan.
Brad Hogg, now a renowned cricket analyst and broadcaster, found himself at the center of a social media storm after participating in a mock interview where someone impersonating Rizwan seemingly poked fun at the cricketer’s English skills. This act has prompted widespread condemnation from fans and followers of the game.
The video, featuring Hogg, swiftly gained traction online, leading to a torrent of criticism. Fans took to social media to voice their discontent, arguing that the former cricketer’s participation in such an act was unbecoming and unprofessional. Among the critiques, one passionate user urged, “We in the subcontinent must shed this colonial mindset. English is not our native language. Our players should take pride in speaking Urdu, accompanied by translators if necessary. This is our national pride, not English.”
Another commentator remarked, “This is disappointing. Brad Hogg should focus on a player’s cricketing prowess, not their English-speaking abilities.”
The controversy arises on the heels of Pakistan’s early exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy, where Rizwan’s English proficiency became the subject of ridicule. Despite this, Rizwan’s cricketing achievements remain noteworthy on the international stage.
Conversely, Brad Hogg’s illustrious career includes being part of the dominant Australian teams that clinched the 2003 and 2007 ODI World Cups. Over the course of 123 ODIs for Australia, he claimed 156 wickets and participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with franchises such as the Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders.
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**Topics:**
– Brad Hogg
– Mohammad Rizwan
– Australia Cricket Team
– Pakistan Cricket Team
