PAK vs AUS: Men in Green suffers a major blow ahead of their crucial fixture against Australia. The entire Pakistan World Cup 2023 Squad has been hit by viral fever infection. Some players couldn’t practice for long due to weakness & are hoping to recover quickly while some of them have recovered completely.
PAK vs AUS: Fakhar Zaman & Usama Mir recovered from Viral fever
There comes good news in the Pakistani clan as their opener Fakhar Zaman & leg spinner Usama Mir have fully recovered from their illnesses & are now available for selection for the crucial PAK vs AUS match. Zaman had been grappling with a knee injury while Mir had been battling from fever. But now the duo seems completely fine & their recovery comes as a major relief for the team.
But clouds of concern still surround Pakistan Camp as opener Abdullah Shafique has been suffering from fever. On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi & Usama Mir too had experienced fever symptoms but they have recovered from it. The team’s medical department has ensured that players who are displaying fever symptoms were checked & treated immediately.
In light of these health issues, the Pakistan Cricket team is undertaking all important precautions. All the players were tested for COVID-19, and they were also screened for symptoms related to dengue fever. Thankfully their reports are normal with no reason to be concerned about the health of the players.
Training Sessions Cancelled to ensure enough rest for Players
In order to boost player’s recovery process the team management has canceled the scheduled training sessions on Tuesday. Management has given priority to rest & the squad will participate in a training session from tomorrow afternoon. The measure taken was crucial considering the importance of Pakistan’s fixture against Australia.
With the PAK vs AUS World Cup 2023 fixture nearing the recovery of key players like Fakhar Zaman and Usama Mir will be a boon for the National team. Team management’s vigilance in addressing health concerns & prioritizing the well-being of players is essential in the team’s recovery from viral fever infection. With the Pakistan vs Australia clash standing next door, Pakistan will need to prioritize their health & focus on recovering fully with no room for the fever to dampen their spirits. The moment Pakistan lock horns with Australia their resilience & determination will be tested to the fullest.
Australia & Pakistan will lock horns in match 18 of the ODI World Cup 2023 to be played on October 20 at the grounds of Bengaluru.
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