Muhammad Rizwan Out For Rest Of New Zealand T20 Series

Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan suffered a hamstring injury during the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, leading to his retirement hurt during the third T20I.

After a medical assessment, the team doctor advised Rizwan to refrain from further participation in the series to focus on rest and rehabilitation for a full recovery.

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Rizwan’s absence will be deeply felt by the Pakistani team, especially considering his outstanding performance in previous matches. He played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s victory in the second T20I, becoming the fastest player to reach 3000 T20I runs.

Before his injury, Rizwan had been in remarkable form, consistently delivering match-winning performances for Pakistan. His absence will require the team to adapt their strategies for the remaining matches against New Zealand.

Despite the setback, captain Babar Azam expressed the team’s determination to maintain their winning momentum, emphasizing the importance of a strong start and commending Pakistan’s bowling unit for their stellar performance in restricting the opposition.