Watch: Mohammad Rizwan helped Ibrahim Zadran stretch out his cramping muscles during his innings, standing in solidarity with the opener after his own troubles against Sri Lanka.
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Zadran had reached his maiden World Cup half-century against Pakistan in Chennai at the time, with Afghanistan looking on course to cause their second ‘upset’ of the tournament looking comfortable in pursuit of 283. Having put on a 130-run opening stand with Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the first wicket to fall for a 53-ball 65.
Shortly after the wicket fell, Zadran suddenly hit the ground at the non-strikers’ end, in clear discomfort from cramp in his legs. As he rolled over, Rizwan grabbed his left leg to stretch it out before also taking hold of his right to relieve the pain in both.
Rizwan is no stranger to the pain cramp can cause. In his outstanding century against Sri Lanka while chasing in Pakistan’s second match of the tournament, Rizwan looked in increasing discomfort with cramp, lying on the floor often to try and get rid of the pain in his legs.
Several batters have found conditions and cramp difficult while playing long innings in the competition so far. Heinrich Klaasen looked increasingly uncomfortable during his blistering century against England in Mumbai, which was played in intense heat. David Willey also experienced similar issues while bowling.
Zadran was eventually out for 87, the second-highest individual score for Afghanistan in men’s ODI World Cups. However, he missed out on becoming the first player from Afghanistan to make a century in the competition.
Watch: Mohammad Rizwan helps Ibrahim Zadran out with cramp below
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