Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will not be able to participate in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 due to an injury to his left index finger.
Shakib sustained the injury to his left index finger while batting in Bangladesh’s league stage match against Sri Lanka in Delhi on November 6, 2023. Anamul Haque has been selected as his replacement in the team, and in Shakib’s absence, vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will take on the role of captain for Bangladesh.
After the game, an X-ray examination confirmed a fracture, which has led to Shakib’s unavailability for Bangladesh’s final tournament match against Australia in Pune, scheduled for November 11.
National Team Physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam Khan provided additional information about the injury.
“Shakib was struck on his left index finger early in his innings but continued to bat with supportive taping and painkillers,” he said.
“He underwent an emergency X-ray in Delhi after the game which confirmed the fracture on the left PIP joint. Recovery is estimated at three to four weeks. He will leave for Bangladesh today to begin his rehab.”
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