Pakistani fast bowler Junaid Khan lost his first child a few days ago while his wife is recovering and is still hospitalised. The 26-year-old left-arm pacer has represented Pakistan in all three formats of the game. In 22 test matches, he has picked up 71 wickets and also picked up 78 wickets in 52 ODIs. He also represented Pakistan in 9 T20Is and claimed 8 wickets.
Junaid confirmed the news on twitter.
There were recently rumours about the death of Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s youngest daughter Asmara on social media, who was in a hospital undergoing surgery. She has recovered now and doing fine.
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