ISLAMABAD: 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, among those affected, battled the ailment for five days and was placed in quarantine as a precaution. 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.
The seriousness of the situation became apparent as the scheduled practice session for today was canceled due to the health issues affecting the national players.
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.
