The extent of Shakib's injury will be assessed in a week's time as the Bangladesh cricket team prepares for their Test match against New Zealand in Sylhet. Meanwhile, the team's regular captain, Shakib Al Hasan, remains in Dhaka after being sidelined from the Test series due to a finger injury sustained during the World Cup.
Taskin Ahmed's participation in the upcoming New Zealand tour and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is shrouded in uncertainty due to a persistent shoulder injury. Despite grappling with the long-standing shoulder issue, Taskin continued to play matches, even necessitating periods of rest during the World Cup. Consequently, he was omitted from the Test series against New Zealand on home soil.
Shakib Al Hasan, sidelined from the national team due to a prolonged injury, continues to be absent from the Test series against New Zealand and the upcoming return tour scheduled in the second week of December. Amidst this, the world-renowned all-rounder, who has been actively engaged in an election campaign, has flown to Dubai.
The Bangladesh camp faces a setback ahead of the Dhaka Test as offspinner Naeem Hasan sustains an injury during practice. On Tuesday, Naeem was struck on the index finger of his right hand while batting indoors at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, resulting in visible blood. He promptly left the net to receive first aid and refrained from further practice. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board's medical department assures that Naeem's injury is not a cause for concern.
Bangladesh opener Liton Kumar Das has been ruled out of the upcoming match due to a hamstring injury, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in an official notification. According to BCB physio Kieron Thomas, an MRI revealed a low-grade strain in Liton's right hamstring.
India's T20 series against Afghanistan, commencing this Thursday, will miss the presence of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, all sidelined due to injuries. Hardik is still recovering from his World Cup injury, while Suryakumar underwent knee surgery after the T20 series against South Africa. Ruturaj, dealing with a finger injury, is also ruled out from playing at home.
Rafael Nadal has officially pulled out of the Australian Open, marking his absence from the first Grand Slam of the year owing to a torn hamstring. Confirming the withdrawal through a social media post, Nadal shared details about discovering a small tear in his hamstring after undergoing an MRI in Melbourne. Despite the relief that the injury occurred in a new area and not a previous one, Nadal expressed his inability to compete in a five-set match at the moment. He announced his return to Spain for treatment and rest.
During a recent practice session, Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal had to leave the field due to a hand injury caused by a bouncing ball hitting his left index finger. Despite initial attempts to resume batting, Tamim retired indoors, receiving prompt attention from physio
Bangladesh national team captain Shakib Al Hasan, recently elected as an MP from Magura-1, has swiftly returned to training at Bashundhara Sports Complex to prepare for the upcoming BPL season. Addressing the media after the practice, Shakib emphasized the urgency of his return, citing the need for preparation and his absence from fitness and skill
