KARACHI: Pakistan’s former skipper and all-rounder, Shahid Afridi’s sister, succumbed to her long-standing illness while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Karachi. She passed away on Tuesday morning.
The funeral prayer is scheduled for today at Zikriya Mosque in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Karachi Phase-8.
Shahid Afridi informed the public of his sister’s demise by posting on X and mentioning that the final rites will take place after the Zuhur prayer today.
Just a day ago, Afridi had made a plea for prayers for his sister, stating on his Instagram, “My sister is currently battling for her life; I urge you to pray for her health.”
Key Players Of Pakistan Battle Viral Infection, Delivering A Major Setback For ICC World Cup
Meanwhile, a viral chest infection has thrown Pakistan’s national cricket team’s preparations for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 into disarray, creating concerns and disruptions on their journey to the tournament, with several key players affected.
Sources close to the team have disclosed that a severe chest infection has affected four to five players, leading to high fevers and illness.
Usama Mir is one of the affected players and has been in quarantine for the last five days. Fortunately, all medical tests, including those for COVID-19 and dengue, produced negative results. Mir has now made a notable recovery and is reportedly available for selection.
Reports indicate that Shaheen Shah Afridi contracted a viral bacterial infection and sought medical treatment, including receiving antibiotic drips, to aid in his recovery.
Abdullah Shafique also experienced a severe high fever, with doctors currently assessing his condition.
Furthermore, Zaman Khan joined the list of those affected by a viral infection, exacerbating the team’s challenges.
In the midst of these difficulties, the National Team’s media manager has revealed that several cricketers, including Mir, are showing signs of improvement and are on the path to recovery.
Furthermore, the seriousness of the situation became apparent as the national players’ health issues led to the cancellation of today’s scheduled practice session.
Additionally, it remains uncertain how this unforeseen setback will impact Pakistan’s preparations for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, which is just around the corner.
