ICC T20 WORLD CUP 2021

November 11, 2021

Najeeb Somroo

Dubai International Stadium

Pakistan

Semi Final Post Match Media Conference

Q. There's a misunderstanding about the health condition of Mohammad Rizwan. Najeeb Somroo is here and he can brief it perfectly. Doctor, can you brief what happened to Rizwan and what is his situation at the moment?

DR. NAJEEB SOMROO: Mohammad Rizwan developed a severe chest infection on 9th of November after which he was admitted to the hospital. He spent two nights in the ICU recovering. 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.

Q. No one knew that Rizwan was in ICU and this is sobering. We're just now aware of that situation. If anyone knew that Rizwan was in ICU, how would that be for all Pakistanis?

DR. NAJEEB SOMROO: The decision regarding and around his health was made by the whole team management. And this was regarding the morale of the whole team. And therefore we kept it within the team.