T20 World Cup 2021 semis: BIG blow for Pakistan, these TWO stars down with flu
Zee News
Both Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Rizwan did not turn up for practice on the eve of semifinal due to flu. Both of them have tested negative for COVID-19, however, the doctor has advised them rest.
In a major blow for Pakistan, opener Mohammad Rizwan and middle-order batter Shoaib Malik are down with the flu and they might miss the team’s semifinal clash against Australia in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai on Thursday (November 11).
According to a report in Pakistan’s Geo News, both Malik and Rizwan did not turn up for practice on the eve of semifinal due to flu. Both of them have tested negative for COVID-19, however, the doctor has advised them rest. A final call on their participation will be taken following a medical check up on Thursday morning.
Both Rizwan and Malik are a crucial part of Pakistan batting-unit. Especially attacking opener Rizwan is in the form of his life and has scored 214 runs in five games in the ongoing World Cup.