Ramiz Seeks Medical Aid For Tauseef, Harsha Endorsed

Pakistani former cricketer Tauseef Ahmed was hospitalized at a private hospital in Lahore after suffering a cardiac arrest and former cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja asked authorities to arrange medical insurance for veteran cricketers.

Tauseef traveled from Karachi to Lahore a few days back to attend a wedding where he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Initially, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a private hospital, Dr Sabir Malik, said the former test cricketer was an asthma pateint and the doctors had inserted a stent some three years ago.

He said that Tauseef did not need to undergo angioplasty or a bypass operation. However, the next few hours were still critical, the doctor added.

Moreover, the sports journalist Faizan Lakhani tweeted prayers for former test cricketer, who was admitted to hospital after his health deteriorated.

Prayers for former test cricketer Tauseef Ahmed who is admitted in hospital after suffering heart attack.

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) March 14, 2021

Pakistani former capitan Sarfaraz Ahmed took to Twitter to update on ex-cricketer’s health.

Allah ka shukar hai now he is fine alhumdulliah 🤲🤲

— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) March 14, 2021

In addition to it, Pakistani cricket commentator, Ramiz Raja also wished recovery to Ahmed but highlighted the financial aspect of the treatment.

After seeing the condition of the 62-year-old cricketer, Raja questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to arrange health insurance for current as well as ex-players, who have served the country and brought prestige.

Best wishes and speedy recovery to Tauseef Ahmed as he recovers in ICU after suffering a heart attack. Was wondering if PCB has plans of issuing health card/ insurance for current and ex-players?

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 15, 2021

Following Raja’s tweet, Indian cricket commentator-journalist, Harsha Bhogle looked back on the era when the sports industry was not financially sound.

Especially for players of an era when there wasn’t a lot of money in the game

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 15, 2021

Ramiz backed Bhogle’s point in response.

Absolutely!

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 15, 2021

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Moreover, the cricket writer-broadcaster, Chandresh Narayanan also wished ex-Pakistani player a speedy recovery.

Praying for the quick recovery of former Pakistan off-spinner #TauseefAhmed, hope he is fit and fine soon #cricket

— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) March 15, 2021

Tauseef Ahmed played 34 Test matches and 70 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) between 1980 and 1993 for Pakistan.