Pakistan vs New Zealand: How Serious Is Mohammad Rizwan Injury? Is His T20 World Cup Spot at Risk?

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In a dramatic turn of events during the 3rd T20 match between Pakistan and New Zealand, Mohammad Rizwan had to leave the field after scoring 22 runs due to a sudden hamstring injury.

The incident occurred as he attempted a quick run, leaving him clutching his hamstring in pain before walking off the pitch. However, team management confirmed that there was no further risk, and Usman Khan has taken over the wicketkeeping duties for the remainder of the match.

Concerns arose regarding Rizwan's injury, with speculations regarding his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The extent of his injury and the possibility of his return in the next match remains uncertain, as Pakistan's team management has not provided any updates on his condition.

Hamstring injuries vary in severity, with mild cases healing within 1-2 weeks, while more serious injuries can take up to 6-12 weeks to fully recover. Premature return to strenuous activities can exacerbate the injury, emphasizing the importance of proper rehabilitation and strength training.

Hamstring injury recovery: how long does a hamstring injury take to heal?

As per the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (UK), low grade hamstring injuries can heal within several days to 1-2 weeks, which will then see them return to sport/activities. Larger injuries can take between 2 and 6 weeks for players to return to sport.

For tendon type injuries, it can take much longer because tendons take longer to heal -this can take 6-12 weeks before athletes are ready to return to sport. With these injuries, running and sprinting too early can cause re-injury; strength work can be important early.

Some larger injuries may result in a change in the hamstring muscles permanently, and this may be one of the reasons for the high recurrence rates in these injuries. For these athletes, some type of regular prevention exercise is important.

Rizwan's untimely injury adds to Pakistan's woes, especially considering Azam Khan's recent injury, which has sidelined him as the team's wicketkeeper. Rizwan's absence raises concerns about Pakistan's wicketkeeping options for the upcoming T20 World Cup, posing a significant challenge for the team's management to address.