Hanif Mohammad back to life after his heartbeat stopped for 6 minutes

Legendary Pakistan Test batsman Hanif Mohammad’s heart started to function again after he lost his heartbeat for about six minutes. He was earlier admitted to a hospital after suffering from respiratory problems.

Hanif was put on the ventilator as his condition has deteriorated. His son, Test player, Shoaib Mohammad said his father’s condition had deteriorated since Sunday. “He is now on a ventilator and in intensive care unit,” Shoaib said earlier. “He is facing respiratory complications due to his lung cancer.”

A major section after receiving the news that his heart had stopped beating already posted condolence messages but a few cricketers and Pakistani media soon clarified the news on Twitter and said that the ‘Little Master’ was still alive.

Son 'misinformed' about Hanif Mohammad's death, says father is alive: Dawn News #Pakistan

— ANI (@ANI_news) August 11, 2016

“All family members are currently in the hospital, and all I urge is for people to pray for his well-being. I hope his condition gets well soon,” he added.

Hanif, 82, was diagnosed with lung cancer three years ago. He had to undergo chemotherapy and surgery for the cancer in 2013 in London.

Also read – 15 Interesting facts about Hanif Mohammad – The Timeless Little Master

Hanif, who was born in Junagarh state, appeared in 55 Tests for his country and earned the status of a superstar cricketer due to his extraordinary batting exploits.

He was a member of Pakistan’s first touring Test squad that went to India in 1954-55. In 1958-59, Hanif surpassed Sir Don Bradman’s record for the highest individual first-class innings where he scored 499 runs before being run-out attempting his 500th run.

He scored 3915 runs from his 97 innings at an average of 43.98 with 12 three figure scores and 15 half-centuries. He still holds the record for highest score (337) in an innings by a Pakistani batsman, followed by Inzamamul Haq (329) and Younus Khan (313). He was also named as Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1968.

#LittleMaster #HanifMuhammad still alive and in ICU. On ventilator monitor once the heart beat was dead. But thanks to ALMIGHTY he is alive.

— Husham Yousaf (@HushamYousaf) August 11, 2016

Hanif Mohammad: 81/not out
He never liked getting out cheaply,May he gets a big hundred & beyond, Ameen @TheRealPCB @ammarmasood3 @falamb3

— Naveed (@cre8ivegraphix) August 11, 2016

#HanifMohammad is alive all TV channel must appologize to its viewers.

— Faizan Ali (@Malik_Faizan01) August 11, 2016

Hanif Mohammad will suffer today what every hero of Pakistan suffers at their deathbed: multiple deaths and resurrections by the media

— Someone finally (@anthonypermal) August 11, 2016

Little Master Sir Hanif Mohammad – The legend, the fighter known for his temperament is still showing how to stay on wicket. #MashaAllah

— Shahzad Sadiq (@Lushahz) August 11, 2016

#Breaking: #HanifMohammad's heartbeat stopped for 6 minutes and then revived by CPR, #ShoaibMohammad tells SamaaTV

— ? Saeen❗❗ (@H3llo_Darkness) August 11, 2016

CORRECTION: Shoaib Mohammad says heartbeats of Hanif Mohammad had stopped for 6 minutes, later restored

— JAAG TV (@JaagAlerts) August 11, 2016

All the prayers with Little Master Hanif Mohammad who was earlier pronounced dead has recovered after losing breathe for 6 mins@SkyCricket

— Ch Raza Jutt (@OnlyRazaJutt) August 11, 2016

Media said "RIP Hanif Mohammad", but actually we shoud say, "RIP Pakistani Media".
Pathetic! :->

— Lahore Wala! (@ShahFaisalLive) August 11, 2016

it's funny how ppl dlted their twts of #hanifmohammad demise just after a min of posting. wonder they r #fast news-tellers than #sad.. 😀 😀

— faiza (@faizau3) August 11, 2016