Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan to Undergo Scan on Right Knee Following Win Over India
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been sent for scans following an injury to his right knee. He had scored a crucial half-century in the team's thrilling victory against India in the Asia Cup Super Four stage at the Dubai International Stadium on September 4 (Sunday).
Rizwan was in pain right away and the Pakistan physio rushed to the ground to tend to him. Despite the pain and discomfort, Rizwan went on to bat and made a crucial contribution for Pakistan, acting as the chief architect in the run chase with a 51-ball 71. Reports suggest the opening batter had undergone an MRI scan after the game, but a follow-up scan has been also recommended as a precautionary measure, according to ICC, quoting media reports.
Rizwan is the leading run-scorer in this edition of the Asia Cup with 192 runs, including two half-toms in three matches. He has scored 1,521 T20I runs since the start of 2021, the most by any player in men's T20Is. Pakistan have been hit by a spate of injuries during their Asia Cup campaign, with pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi ruled out before the tournament, and Mohammad Wasim and Shahnawaz Dahani side-lined during the event. Pakistan take on Afghanistan on Wednesday in the Super Four stage of Asia Cup.
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