In what can be called a huge setback for the Pakistan team, young speedster Naseem Shah is set to miss the fifth T20I against England which will be played in Lahore on September 28, 2022, as he was rushed to the hospital by the team management.
Naseem was set to feature in the fifth T20I but the youngster had to be hospitalized late Tuesday night after his health deteriorated. Reportedly, Naseem complained of chest pain and fever since Tuesday after the team reached Lahore from Karachi.
Although he is feeling better, his participation in the rest of the series is in doubt.
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“He was taken to hospital with a viral infection but he is feeling better now. He will not be playing tonight and any decision on whether he plays the remaining matches will be taken on advice of medical panel,” PCB said in a statement.
A source close to the team said tests for dengue had been carried out as the mosquito-borne infection has been rampant in the city since last month with thousands of cases being reported every day.
Naseem participated in the first T20I of the series but was rested from the next three matches. Both the teams will clash in the 5th T20I with the series leveled 2-2.
(PTI inputs)
