After being overlooked for Pakistan’s recent T20 squads, Mohammad Rizwan is shifting his focus to franchise cricket, bringing his talents to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The experienced wicketkeeper-batsman, who earlier this year signed with the Melbourne Renegades for the Big Bash League, now completes his quota of two overseas stints permitted for centrally contracted Pakistani players within a 12-month period.

For the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Rizwan’s arrival couldn’t be timelier. The two-time CPL champions started their campaign with a promising victory but have since endured three straight losses, leaving them fourth on the points table. The team will be counting on Rizwan’s composure and reliability to stabilize their batting lineup and inject much-needed momentum.

Rizwan will also reunite with familiar teammates, including pacers Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi, as the Patriots aim to turn their season around. At 33, the wicketkeeper brings a blend of experience and calm under pressure that could prove vital in close contests.

For Rizwan personally, this marks a fresh chapter. Despite his reduced role in Pakistan’s T20 setup, the CPL offers him a chance to adapt to Caribbean conditions and showcase why he remains one of the country’s most dependable limited-overs performers. Fans will be watching closely, as strong performances overseas could reignite conversations about his place in the national squad.