Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan spent two nights in ICU before semi-final against Australia

Dubai: Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to severe chest infection for two days.

The Pakistan team management confirmed that Rizwan had spent two nights in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital before the semi-final 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, informed Pakistan team doctor Najeeb Somroo

“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, said Somroo.

“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, said Dr Najeeb.

“Can you imagine this guy played for his country today & gave his best? He was in the hospital last two days. Massive respect Mohammad Rizwan. Hero,” Akhtar captioned while sharing the photo.

Can you imagine this guy played for his country today & gave his best.
He was in the hospital last two days.
Massive respect @iMRizwanPak .
Hero. pic.twitter.com/kdpYukcm5I

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 11, 2021