Xtra Time Web Desk: There are incredible examples of courage by cricketers on and off the cricket field. Pakistan wicket keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan displayed huge courage as he emerged out of ICU to play a brilliant knock against Australia in the semi final of the T20 World Cup on Thursday.
Rizwan had to spent two nights in ICU bed after complaining of serious chest infection on Tuesday. He had to miss the training session on Wednesday. He was released only on the morning of Thursday’s semi final. He played a brilliant knock of 67 runs and was also the top scorer, helping Pakistan reach 176/4.
“Mohammad Rizwan developed a severe chest infection on 9th of November after which he was admitted to the hospital,” Pakistan’s team doctor Najeebullah Soomro said.
“He spent two nights in the ICU recovering. 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.”
Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who put on an opening stand of 77 with Rizwan, also praised his determination.
“Definitely he’s a team man,” Babar said.
“The way he played today it was exceptional. When I saw him he was a little bit down.
“But when I asked him about his health he said, ‘no, I will play’.”
Pakistan lost to Australia by 5 wickets, courtesy a brilliant partnership between Mathew Wade and Marcus Stoinis.