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This Pakistani Player Had Spent ‘Two Days In Intensive Care’ Before T20 World Cup Semi-Final

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Dubai: Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan who top-scored with 67 in the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia on Thursday had a few horrific days ahead of the murky clash.

Rizwan spent two days in a hospital intensive care unit thanks to a chest infection, said the Pakistan team doctor after their five-wicket loss.

Both Rizwan and veteran Shoaib Malik (fever) were doubtful starters against Australia. “Mohammad Rizwan developed a severe chest infection on November 9th after which he was admitted to the hospital. He spent two nights in the ICU recovering,” team doctor Najeeb Somroo was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.

“He made an incredible recovery and was deemed fit before the match. We can see his great determination and tenacity that shows his spirit of performing for the country. And we can see how he performed today,” Somroo said.

“The decision regarding his health was made by the whole team management. This was regarding the morale of the whole team and therefore we kept it within the team,” the doctor added.

Captain Babar Azam also heaped praise on Rizwan. “Definitely he’s a team man. The way he played today, it was exceptional,” Babar said.

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