ISLAMABAD: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan had to confirm that rumours of his death spreading on social media were "fake news" on Sunday.
The 38-year-old, known for being the tallest person to play first-class cricket at 7ft 1in (2.16 m), said false reports saying he had been in a car accident were "baseless".
"Some social media outlets have been spreading a baseless fake news about my death in a car accident," Irfan wrote on Twitter.
"This has disturbed my family & friends beyond words, and I have been receiving endless calls on this. Please refrain from such things. There was no accident and we are well."
Irfan last played for Pakistan in a T20 international against Australia last November and has taken 109 international wickets in total.
There may have been confusion after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the death of deaf cricketer Mohammad Irfan after a stomach infection.
Pakistan bowler Irfan confirms he is 'well' after rumours of death
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Pakistan bowler Irfan confirms he is 'well' after rumours of death
- This has ‘fake news’ disturbed my family & friends beyond words – says Irfan
- 38-year-old, known for being the tallest person to play first-class cricket at 7ft 1in (2.16 m)
ILT20 season 4 set for blockbuster finish as playoffs begin
- The playoffs begin on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, where Desert Vipers will face MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 for a direct berth in the final
DUBAI: The International League T20’s fourth season has reached the playoff stage, with the final four confirmed after Abu Dhabi Knight Riders sealed the last spot with a 32-run win over Gulf Giants.
The playoffs begin on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, where Desert Vipers will face MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 for a direct berth in the final.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will then take on defending champions Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator in Dubai on Thursday. The winner will advance to Qualifier 2 in Sharjah to meet the loser of Qualifier 1 to determine the second spot in the final, set for Jan. 4 at Dubai International Stadium.
The Vipers topped the league stage with eight wins, including a historic Super Over victory against Gulf Giants.
Key contributors include Max Holden (318 runs), Sam Curran (285 runs, seven wickets), and bowlers Khuzaima Tanveer (14 wickets) and David Payne (12 wickets).
MI Emirates, who secured second place with a late-season five-match winning streak, are evenly matched against the Vipers historically, with four wins apiece.
UAE star Muhammad Waseem (293 runs) has been a standout performer.
Reigning champions Capitals finished the league stage with five wins and five losses, led by bowlers Waqar Salamkheil (17 wickets) and Mustafizur Rahman (15 wickets), and batsmen Jordan Cox (311 runs) and Shayan Jahangir (302 runs).
The Knight Riders, making only their second playoff appearance, will face a Capitals side that has won eight of nine previous encounters between the two. Ajay Kumar (15 wickets) has been their top bowler this season.
The ILT20 carries a total prize pool of over $1 million, with $700,000 for the champions and $300,000 for the runners-up.
