Bangladesh captain and most valuable player, Shakib Al Hasan sustained an unwanted injury just before the start of the much-awaited World Cup 2023. Bangladesh have set up camp in Guwahati where they will play their two warmup matches.
According to reports, Shakib’s injury prevents him from playing for Bangladesh in both their first warmup games.
Shakib’s skill and expertise make him an essential part of the Bangladeshi system. He contributed significantly to the team’s close victory against India in the Super Four phases of the 2023 Asia Cup. He was one of the top run scorers in the competition’s previous iteration in England.
Shakib Al Hasan Set To Miss Afghanistan Match In World Cup On October 7
Bangladesh lost the toss against Sri Lanka in the warm-up clash in Guwahati and have been asked to bowl first. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is leading the national team in the practice match in the absence of regular skipper Shakib.
Bangladesh sports journalist Saif Ahmed reported that Shakib Al Hasan sustained a foot injury during a practice session. Saif mentioned that Shakib is unavailable for both practice matches and is at risk of missing the first World Cup game against Afghanistan.
“Skipper Shakib Al Hasan suffered a foot injury during practice session last night. He won’t take part in the practice match and also in a bit of risk of missing the first WC game against Afghanistan,” wrote the caption.
🚨 JUST IN: Skipper Shakib Al Hasan suffered a foot injury during practice session last night.
– He won’t take part in the practice match and also in a bit of risk of missing the first WC game against Afghanistan. [T Sports] #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ropolzdFM2
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) September 29, 2023
The Bangla Tigers will face the Jos Buttler-led England in their second warm-up match at the same venue on October 3. The team will be hoping to gain confidence before the start of the World Cup, as they are coming off a series loss against New Zealand at home.
Bangladesh’s World Cup 2023 squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
