Australia played immensely well in the semi-finals that took place on Thursday against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup. While the Aussies reached the finals, Pakistan’s run at the WC came to an end. After Pakistan was defeated, several people online celebrated with memes.
But what many didn’t know was that Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan spent 2 nights in the ICU of a hospital in Dubai, battling a severe chest infection, reports The Telegraph. Yet, he insisted on playing in the semifinals against Australia. Pakistan team’s doctor, Najeeb Somroo, revealed these details in the post-match press conference.
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This is incredible!!
"Mohammad Rizwan @iMRizwanPak developed a severe chest infection on 9th November after which he was admitted to hospital & spent 2 nights in the ICU. He made an incredible recovery to be fit for the match" Pak team Doctor pic.twitter.com/qMDZ9vMWjs— Shahzad Iqbal (@ShahzadIqbalGEO) November 11, 2021
Fans online lauded the cricketer and called Mohammad Rizwan a hero as a picture of him in the hospital went viral. Have a look:
A great example of courage, determination and resilience. Might not have ended up on the winning side, but Mohd. Rizwan’s grit and fight after being in ICU for two days, truly inspiring. Sport is a great teacher and there is so much to learn from everyone. pic.twitter.com/O2PatLEuWJ
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 12, 2021
This is unreal. No wonder Matthew Hayden called him a warrior. Huge respect for Mohammad Rizwan who spent two nights before the #T20WorldCup semi-final in ICU – then top-scored with 67! https://t.co/YLfJOGFmUO pic.twitter.com/2ztPUsuuWF
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 11, 2021
For me, Rizwan defined the spirit of Pakistan Cricket.
He was in ICU for 2 days but played today; hit on the face with a bouncer but went on to be the top scorer; kept the wickets with a vicious bruise on the face.
You showed the world why they can’t ignore Pakistan cricket! pic.twitter.com/CMSbWPQBzl
— Umar Saif (@umarsaif) November 11, 2021
Hats off to this man Rizwan
He spend two nights in ICU and still play for Pakistan because he knows we need him. Love you Riz 🇵🇰♥️ #PAKvAUS #PakistanZindabad #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/K6wAWpXIWk— Shaziyaa Mehmood (@ShaziyaaMehmood) November 11, 2021
'Massive respect': 'Warrior' @iMRizwanPak went from ICU to half-century in Pak vs Aus semi-final.
Rizwan top-scored for Pakistan with 67 from 52 balls in semi-final in to help the Green Shirts post 176.https://t.co/DVTyVxmc8q
— Absa Komal (@AbsaKomal) November 12, 2021
This guy stayed in ICU for two days and still came to play for his country and played very well. He is our hero. Very respect for Rizwan❤#award_for_rizwan #TeamPakistan #Rizwan @ImranKhanPTI pic.twitter.com/sEBGfcj61X
— Sham Ashraf (@ShamAshraf6) November 12, 2021
Rizwan in ICU a day before the match…If this is true image i salute you md rizwan @iMRizwanPak pic.twitter.com/5sd8AxU3eb
— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) November 12, 2021
Rizwan was in ICU before today's match. He deserved the Final. Cricket can be cruel sometimes. pic.twitter.com/CKQ0l2RHz8
— Ans Hafeez (@AnsHafeez) November 11, 2021
In the semi-final match, Rizwan struck 67 off 52 balls in Pakistan’s total of 176 for 4.
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