World Cup 2023: Bangladesh have suffered a significant blow to the final stage of their World Cup 2023 marketing campaign has skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of their conflict against Australia. The all-rounder lately led his facet to a three-wicket win in an ill-tempered game against Sri Lanka however suffered a finger harm within the conflict.Â
ICC issued a information launch on Tuesday to verify the event. “An injury to his left Index finger has ruled Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan out of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023,” the world cricket physique wrote in an announcement.Â
Shakib suffered the harm throughout Bangladesh’s chase of 280 whereas he was batting within the center. He picked up the blow within the preliminary half of the game however continued enjoying and went on to attain 82 from 65 balls. Bangladesh’s Team Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan additional opened on the harm. “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,” he mentioned.
Bangladesh’s conflict against Australia
Bangladesh are at present reeling down on the seventh spot within the World Cup 2023 factors desk. They have 2 wins in 8 matches and are already eradicated from the event. The Bangla Tigers face Australia of their final league match of World Cup 2023 on 11 November in Pune. However, they’re going through stiff competitors within the race for the Champions Trophy.Â
There isn’t any information on who will lead the facet within the absence of Shakib’s absence within the game against the Aussies. Bangladesh will want a win to face a wholesome likelihood of qualifying for the eight-team Champions Trophy 2025. Only the highest eight sides together with hosts Pakistan will qualify for the mentioned occasion.
