India, Jan. 15 -- Mohammad Rizwan's treatment in the Big Bash League, where the wicketkeeper-batter was made to retire out by the Melbourne Renegades against Sydney Thunder on Monday, has triggered a storm back in Pakistan, with several former players urging him to leave the tournament and return home. Rizwan struggled during his inning of 26 off 23 balls before the Renegades pulled the plug. Although retiring a batter out in T20 leagues is not rare, Rizwan became the first overseas player in the Big Bash League to be called back in the middle of the innings.

During a discussion on the GTV Sports, ex-Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal was asked to share his views on what transpired with Rizwan, who happens to be a former World Cup...