An Indian doctor, who treated Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan, when he was admitted to the hospital for two days before the semi-final, has praised the wicket-keeper batter’s indomitable spirit and courage.
For Saheer Sainalabdeen, the Indian doctor who was treating him, Rizwan’s recovery was a miracle as he praised the wicket-keeper’s spirit and courage to get back on the field with his teammates in the big game.
“Mujhe Khelna he. Team ke saath rehna he, (I want to play and be with the team),” said Pakistan opening wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan to the doctors when he was in the ICU because of chest infection for two days before his side’s semi-final game against Australia in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.
Recalling the two days, Specialist Pulmonologist at Medeor Hospital, Dubai, Saheer said, “Rizwan had a strong desire to play for his nation in the crucial knockout match. He was strong, determined, and confident. I am astonished at the pace he had recovered.
According to reports, Rizwan was suffering from intermittent fever, cough and chest tightness before he was hospitalised. On the eve of the game, Rizwan and Shoaib Malik had got flu and there were questions over their participation on Thursday, however, both were declared for before the game.
The Pakistan opener overcame all odds to score 67 off 52 balls in the knock out game his team lost to Australia by five wickets.
“Rizwan had a strong desire to play for his nation in the crucial knockout match. He was strong, determined, and confident. I am astonished at the pace he had recovered,” recalled Saheer.Rizwan had been suffering from intermittent fever, persistent cough, and chest tightness for 3-5 days before being hospitalised.
The medical team immediately stabilized him and gave him symptomatic medications to ease his pain. “His pain at the time of admission was 10/10. So, we subjected him for a detailed evaluation to diagnose the condition,” said Saheer.
The results confirmed that the player had severe laryngeal infection leading to an esophageal spasm and bronchospasm. It is painful contraction of muscles within the esophagus. “Esophageal spasms can feel like sudden and severe chest pain that lasts for a few minutes to hours,” said Saheer.
The medical team shifted the 29-year-old cricketer to the ICU and monitored his condition continuously. Rizwan had to manage severe pain and other issues induced by the medical condition.
After being evaluated by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, Rizwan was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday around noon.
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