Bangladesh's captain Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 due to an injury to his left index finger. The injury occurred during Bangladesh's game against Sri Lanka in Delhi on 6th November 2023. An X-ray confirmed a fracture, necessitating his absence from Bangladesh's final match against Australia in Pune on 11th November.
National Team Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan provided more details on the injury, stating that Shakib sustained the injury early in his innings but continued to bat with supportive taping and painkillers. The emergency X-ray in Delhi revealed a fracture on the left PIP joint, with an estimated recovery time of three to four weeks. Shakib will depart for Bangladesh on Tuesday, November 7, to commence his rehabilitation.
In the game against Sri Lanka, Shakib played a pivotal role, scoring 82 runs from 65 balls, including 12 fours and two sixes, leading his team to a three-wicket victory. Additionally, he managed figures of 2/57 with the ball, earning him the Player of the Match award in the tense encounter.
The controversial skipper courted debate when he appealed for Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews to be dismissed for being 'timed out'. Shakib, a notable figure in international cricket, called for Mathews' dismissal after the latter did not take his position to face the ball within the prescribed two-minute time limit following a wicket's fall.
This action sparked a heated discussion among cricket enthusiasts and analysts, with numerous individuals questioning Shakib's sportsmanship.
He then shed light on the incident during the pre-match press conference and said, "One of our fielders apprised me of the clause, stating that he's out if he doesn't take his guard within the designated time frame. So, I made the appeal to the umpires. They inquired if I intended to retract the appeal. I affirmed my stance, refusing to call him back."
The Tigers, with a record of six losses in eight matches, have been eliminated from the semifinals. However, they remain determined to secure a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 as they prepare to face the Australians.
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