T20 World Cup: VVS Laxman – Mohd Rizwan’s new fan: Pakistan opener Mohd Rizwan on Thursday emerged as Pakistan’s hero but ended on the losing side. What caught the attention of everyone was his commitment to the nation when it mattered the most. From fighting the battle in ICU for two days from lung infection to becoming Pakistan’s highest run-getter in the semifinals, Rizwan’s story is all about courage, determination and resilience. Former India cricketer Laxman was left awestruck with his dedication. Follow T20 World Cup live updates on insidesport.in
“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,” he said in a tweet post.
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
T20 World Cup: VVS Laxman becomes FIGHTER Mohd Rizwan’s new fan, says ‘really impressed with his spirit’
- Rizwan shared a 70 runs partnership with Babar Azam for opening wicket.
- He smashed fifty off just 41 balls that comprised 2 fours and 3 sixes.
- He went on to score 67 runs off 52 balls that took the game away from the Aussies.
- He has so far scored 3 fifties in the ongoing T20 World Cup, only one behind skipper Babar Azam.
- He came out to bat even after suffering from fever and mild flu that ruled him out of practice on Wednesday.
Pakistan team doctor Najeeb Somroo later revealed Rizwan had spent two days in a hospital intensive care unit due to a chest infection. Somroo said, “Mohammad Rizwan developed a severe chest infection on November 9th after which he was admitted to the hospital. He spent two nights in the ICU recovering. “
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T20 World Cup: VVS Laxman becomes FIGHTER Mohd Rizwan’s new fan, says ‘really impressed with his spirit’
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