Details: The Pakistani star wicket-keeper batsman, who was diagnosed with a chest infection days before the match, released a video statement saying, “I would request the nation to pray for me, but now I am feeling better.” While leaving for the Bangladesh tour, the national player said, “I am feeling much better now.” Also: Adding to his interview, the wicket-keeper batsman said, “Me and the soldiers are almost the same.” Whereas, the national hero said, “The army fights on the border,” and the national cricketers battle on the ground. Mohammad Rizwan noted that he is always ready to play for his nation, just like the soldiers.
What else: @mrizwanpak‘s statement came a few days after he showed sheer passion in the semi-final against the Aussies, despite having flu and chest infection. It is pertinent to know that Rizwan was kept in the Intensive Care Unit on the 9th of November but made an excellent recovery, allowing him to compete in the semi-final.