Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg is being severely criticized following a viral clip that emerged on the internet wherein he was reportedly making fun of Pakistan’s ODI skipper, Mohammad Rizwan. The 54-year-old who is famous for his commentary and punditry was seen conducting a mock interview with someone acting as Rizwan and allegedly making fun of his English speaking skills.

Cricket supporters all over the globe have decried Hogg’s move as disrespectful and unprofessional. Twitter users and others were swift in their reaction, lamenting that the former World Cup-winning player had anything to do with the offending video.

Fans Slam Brad Hogg’s Actions

Fans on social media platforms reacted, stressing that the ability to speak English is not a reflection of a player’s ability or value.

Brad Hogg having fun with Mohammad Rizwan errrrrr. pic.twitter.com/KZN6uKAcDb

— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) March 16, 2025

It was written by a user, “We living in the subcontinent should get out of this colonial mindset. English is not our language or mother tongue. Also, our players should speak Urdu and take your translator with it. This is our National pride, not English. Pathetic unprofessionalism by ex-cricketers!”

We living in the subcontinent should get out of this colonial mindset. English is not our language or mother tongue. Also, our players should speak urdu and take your translator with it. This is our National pride, not English. Pathetic unprofessionalism by ex cricketers! https://t.co/3joHcO2vVX

— Ibrahim Tariq (@ibrahimtariqbut) March 18, 2025

Another viewer commented, “I think Australians would be ashamed of Brad hogg now.”

I think Australians would be ashamed of Brad hogg now.#BabarAzam𓃵 https://t.co/a16jwCdvGU

— HK. (@crictweetingg) March 18, 2025

A third commented, “This is terrible. Brad Hogg should not be doing that. Players are at that level for their cricketing skills, not their ability to communicate in English.”

Yikes, this is terrible. Brad Hogg should not doing that.

Players are at that level for their cricketing skills, not their ability to communicate in English. https://t.co/OL3drYGNBd

— Mayank (@freehit_mj) March 17, 2025

Another disappointed fan penned, “Wrong. You can’t shame someone publicly. Not done in the right spirit.”

Wrong. U can’t shame someone publicly. Not done in right spirit

— mahesh talkad (@maheshtalkad) March 18, 2025

Rizwan Faces Criticism After Champions Trophy Exit

Mohammad Rizwan has repeatedly been a target of internet trolling, particularly after Pakistan’s early Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage exit. In the numerous criticisms, his English-speaking skills have repeatedly been made a target by internet users.

Brad Hogg’s Cricketing Legacy

Hogg, a two-time World Cup champion, was a member of Australia’s powerful teams that won the 2003 and 2007 ODI World Cups. During his playing career, he represented Australia in 123 ODIs, taking 156 wickets. He also represented Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Despite his success in cricket, Hogg’s recent controversy has ignited a heated debate regarding sportsmanship and respect in the sport.