KARACHI – Pakistani cricket legend Javed Miandad was taken to a hospital in the metropolis after his health deteriorated on Friday.
The legendary Pakistani batsman, famous for his last-ball six against India in the final of the Austral-Asia Cup in 1986, was taken to the medical facility after he “suddenly collapsed”, Pakistani media reported.
As the news broke out that Miandad has been hospitalised, the former cricketer released a video message, informing his fans that there was nothing serious about his health.
Special message by legendary cricketer #JavedMiandad on various news circulating on social media regarding his health.
By the grace of Allah Almighty, Javed Miandad went for a regular checkup and is in good health. He also thanked millions of his followers for their messages: pic.twitter.com/lYiNcZKnIg
— PTV Sports (@PTVSp0rts) February 17, 2023
“I heard that people were worried about my health but I would like to clarify that I came to the hospital only for a checkup after a mild headache,” Miandad said.
“There is nothing to worry about and I will go back home soon,” he added.
Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad is seriously ill and is under observation at South City Hospital, Karachi pic.twitter.com/hISBv5Tz2L
— The Friday Times (@TFT_) February 17, 2023
The 65-year-old featured in 124 Tests and 233 ODIs over the course of his illustrious career. He was part of the Pakistani squad, which won the 1992 World Cup.
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The Karachi-born cricketer made his ODI debut in 1975 but received his Test cap a year later. He brought the curtain down on his international career in 1996, alleging that his skills were not used properly in the World Cup that year.