Pakistan opener Abid Ali has been cleared by doctors to return to the fieldfour months after undergoing angioplasty, the 34-year-old said.
Abid was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome after he complained ofchest pain during a domestic first-class match in Pakistan in December.
Acute coronary syndrome is associated with a sudden reduction or blockageof blood flow to the heart.
“I am really excited to be back with the prospect of playing for Pakistanagain,” Abid told ESPNcricinfo website on Friday. “Doctors cleared me to goback in the field and I can finally return to live a normal life.”I will be on medicines for some time because of the stents implanted butoverall, physically, I am feeling great. I am diving, running, jogging,batting and it’s really great to be normal again.
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“There were doubts if I could play again with a heart condition but Ididn’t lose hope… It was tough but the recovery has been great with allthe extensive rehabilitation.”
Abid has played 16 test matches and six one-day internationals for Pakistan.
