Pakistani star batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been winning hearts by playing afabulous innings at the T20 World Cup semi-final in Dubai despite being ill.
The wicketkeeper-batter smashed 67 runs off 52 balls with the help of foursixes and three boundaries, as Pakistan set a challenging 177-run targetfor the Aussies.
Before the semi-final clash, Rizwan was down with the flu and spent twonights admitted to a Dubai hospital, where he was kept in the IntensiveCare Unit (ICU).
He reportedly had developed a severe chest infection and was given specialmedical attention.
The Indian doctor, who treated Rizwan at the hospital was surprised at thequick recovery made by the seriously ailing cricketer, reported KhaleejTimes.
“Mujhe khelna hai, team k sath rehna hai,” (I want to play and be with theteam), the publication quoted Rizwan as telling the doctors.
Pulmonology specialist Dr Saheer Sainalabdeen said that Rizwan had a“strong desire” to play for his country in the crucial fixture.
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“He was strong, determined and confident. I am astonished at the pace hehad recovered,” the doctor said.
According to the doctor, recovery and gaining fitness before the match withthe severity of Rizwan’s medical condition seemed unrealistic and anyoneelse would have taken around a week to recover in this condition.
He further stated that it was Rizwan’s physical fitness and endurance levelthat helped him recover at this pace.
After getting discharged from the hospital and declared fit, Rizwan gifteda signed jersey to Dr Sainalabdeen as he expressed gratitude towards thedoctor and his team.
