In a concerning turn of events, the Pakistan cricket team has been grappling with viral fever just days before their crucial match against Australia in Bengaluru. This match, scheduled for Friday, carries significant importance for both teams in the T20 World Cup tournament.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a statement acknowledging that several Pakistani players had fallen ill with viral fever in recent days. However, the majority of them have made a full recovery, and the team is optimistic about their condition.
While Pakistan has had a mixed performance in the tournament, winning two matches and losing one, Australia had a challenging start, only securing their first win against Sri Lanka after previous losses to India and South Africa. Pakistan’s recent defeat to arch-rivals India has added to the pressure of their upcoming clash against Australia.
According to Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, the media manager for PCB, most of the Pakistani players who had experienced viral fever symptoms have bounced back to good health. However, a few are still under medical observation. The precise cause of the viral fever outbreak remains unclear, but it may be related to the weather change or other minor health issues among the visiting team members.
Nagi also assured fans that the Pakistani team’s skipper and batting mainstay, Babar Azam, and their pace spearhead, Shaheen Shah Afridi, are in good health and not affected by the viral fever.
Despite the health challenges, the Pakistan cricket team continued their preparations by holding a training session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The team remains focused on delivering a strong performance against Australia, understanding the significance of the match in their T20 World Cup campaign.
The upcoming match in Bengaluru is expected to be intense, with both Pakistan and Australia eager to secure a vital win in the tournament. The health of the players will play a crucial role in determining their performance on the field.
Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
Australia Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
The cricketing world awaits this exciting clash between Pakistan and Australia, hoping for a thrilling match despite the health challenges faced by the Pakistani players.
