Abid Ali requests fans to pray for his early recovery

Pakistan Test opener has requested his fans and well-wishers to pray for his early recovery after he suffered pain in his chest during a match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

The 34-year-old was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome and a stent has been placed in Abid's blocked coronary artery in an angioplasty surgery.

"I am thankful to God as I faring well. I request all of you to pray for me as I have a small medical procedure tomorrow. So I request all my family members, fans and all my well-wishers to pray for me." said Abid Ali in a video message.

The cricketer is currently under observation at the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Karachi.

"He was taken immediately to a cardiac hospital where he was diagnosed as a case of acute coronary syndrome. He is under the care of the consultant cardiologist who is liaising with the PCB medical team regarding further treatment," the cricket board said.

"He is under the care of Consultant Cardiologist who is liaising with PCB medical team regarding further treatment. He is currently stable. It is requested to respect his and the family’s privacy at this time. More details will be provided in due course," concluded the statement from the PCB.
 

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