Abrar Ahmed's Health Crisis: A Cricket News Update

Abrar Ahmed's Health Update

Legspinner Abrar Ahmed is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Multan after experiencing health issues during the test match against England. After bowling for 31 overs on the third day, he reported a high fever and body aches on the morning of the fourth day, which prevented him from taking the field. According to a statement from the PCB, he has undergone several tests, with further updates expected once the results are available.

Performance Struggles

In the days leading up to his hospitalization, Abrar Ahmed faced significant challenges in the match, struggling to contain the batsmen as England targeted him. His performance deteriorated, as he bowled outside leg stump for much of the day, ultimately finishing with a wicketless 35-0-174-0.

Previous Impact

This moment stands in stark contrast to his stellar debut performance on the same ground in 2022, where he took 11 wickets against the same team. Unfortunately, injuries have plagued Abrar Ahmed throughout his career. After a promising start with Peshawar Zalmi at the age of 18, he spent years sidelined due to a persistent back injury and a nerve injury sustained before a prior test tour.

Team Updates

Despite these challenges, Pakistan's team management has included Noman Ali and Zahid Mahmood in the squad for the current Test series against England, as they continue to monitor Abrar Ahmed's recovery.