AUS vs BAN: Bangladesh Names Shakib Al Hasan Replacement; Najmul Hossain Shanto To Captain

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the replacement of the injured Shakib Al Hasan for the remainder of the ICC World Cup 2023. Anamul Haque will be taking up the captain’s place in the team whereas vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team.

Shakib Al Hasan injured himself during Bangladesh’s game against Sri Lanka. He got a fracture on his left index finger and was deemed unfit to take part in the further stage of the tournament. The captain now will be heading back home as his tournament is over because Bangladesh has only one game left.

Although Bangladesh have been knocked out of the tournament, Shakib Al Hasan’s absence will be a massive blow for the team. It’s because the team’s qualification for the Champions Trophy 2025 is at stake. The all-rounder found his touch back and played a vital knock against Sri Lanka.

Shakib Al Hasan scored 82 runs and helped his side win the game against Sri Lanka. He also picked two wickets with the ball and was awarded Player of the Match. His absence surely would hamper the balance of the team for the last game.

Anamul Haque on the other hand has a decent record in ODIs. He has played 45 games for the team and has scored 1258 runs. The keeper-batter also has smashed three tons and has an average of 29.95 in the 50-over format.

AUS vs BAN: Bangladesh Team Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan provides details on Shakib Al Hasan’s injury

Bangladesh Team Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan provided an update about Shakib Al Hasan’s injury. He revealed that the batter was the skipper played with an injured hand. He added that he would take three to four weeks to recover.

“Shakib was struck on his left index finger early in his innings but continued to bat with supportive taping and painkillers,” he said. 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.”

Bangladesh will be next seen in action when they will take on Australia on Saturday 11th November.