Rizwan gives autograph on 'Release Imran Khan' poster during second T20I

Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan was seen signing an autograph for a fan during the second T20I against Ireland at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin on Sunday.  

The fan held a poster featuring former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan with the words "Release Imran Khan" written on it.

Imran Khan has been in jail since August 2023, facing various charges including corruption and terrorism. There have been ongoing calls from the public to release him.

As Rizwan fielded near the boundary, he noticed the poster and fulfilled the fan's request for an autograph. This moment was captured on video and quickly spread across social media platforms.

In the match itself, Pakistan managed to level the three-match T20I series 1-1 with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Ireland. Despite a shaky start with early wickets falling, Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman turned the tide with impressive half-centuries, forging a crucial partnership of 140 runs. Azam Khan also played a vital role, contributing an unbeaten 30 off just 10 balls at a remarkable strike rate of 300.

After the dismissals of opener Saim Ayub and Babar Azam, Pakistan found themselves in a challenging position at 13/2. However, Rizwan and Zaman's partnership stabilized the innings, and later Rizwan combined with Azam to guide Pakistan to a successful chase, ultimately securing the victory for their team.