Rizwan spent around 36 hours in the ICU

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan spent around 36 hours in the ICU of Medeor Hospital in Dubai, recovering from a chest infection, before taking part in the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia on Thursday, the team doctor has said.

Rizwan made 67 to propel Pakistan to 176. But the effort went in vain as Australia won by five wickets to enter the final.

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“Mohammad Rizwan develop a severe chest infection on the 9th of November following. Rizwan admitted to the hospital,” Najeebullah Soomro, the Pakistan team doctor, told the media after the game. “He spent two nights in the ICU recovering. He made an incredible recovery and was deemed fit before the match.

The news about the severity of Rizwan’s health condition wasn’t shared with the public until batting consultant Matthew Hayden revealed it while speaking with the official broadcaster during the semi-final.

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“Mohammad Rizwan was in the hospital a night ago suffering from some sort of lung condition,” Hayden said. “This is a warrior. He’s been brilliant throughout the campaign, and he has great courage.

Pakistan will start its journey later on Friday for Bangladesh from Dubai. The three-match T20I series will be followed by two Tests in Chattogram (November 26-30) and Dhaka (December 4-8). The squad for the Test series will be announced by November 15.