T20 World Cup: Bad News For Pakistan Cricket Fans, Sarfaraz, Haider Might Replace Malik, Rizwan For Australia Semi Final
Sarfaraz Ahmed and Haider Ali might replace Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Rizwan after the in-form batters caught the flu ahead of Pakistan’s crucial semi-final against Australia, sources told Geo News on Wednesday.
The manager of the Pakistan cricket team, Ibrahim Badees, said COVID-19 tests of both players came back negative, but the doctor has advised them to rest. The players will undergo a medical check up tomorrow before the match.
Malik and Rizwan did not partake in the practice session that was held today, while former skipper Sarfaraz was seen giving it his all during the session. Pakistan will take on Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-final tomorrow (Thursday) in Dubai.
Pakistan remained undefeated in the Super 12 stage of the tournament, where they beat India, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Namibia, and Scotland.
(With Inputs From Geo News)
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