Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 after sustaining an injury to his left index finger during the match against Sri Lanka in Delhi on November 6.
A subsequent X-ray revealed a fracture, leaving the celebrated all-rounder sidelined for Bangladesh’s final match of the tournament against Australia in Pune on November 11, reports UNB.
National Team Physio Bayzedul Islam Khan provided insight into the ordeal, stating, “Shakib was struck on his left index finger early in his innings but continued to bat with supportive taping and painkillers.”
“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.”
Despite the difficulties, Shakib shone scoring 82 off 65 balls and steering his team to a hard-fought three-wicket triumph against Sri Lanka.
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