In an unexpected change of events, Bangladesh’s Najmul Hussain Shanto took over as captain for the 17th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the MCA Stadium in Pune in lieu of Shakib Al Hasan. Shanto successfully won the toss and decided to bat first.
When asked about the veteran all-rounder’s glaring absence, Shanto explained that Shakib had suffered an ailment and was “struggling a bit,” which led to Nasum Ahmed’s replacement.
Cricket fans will undoubtedly be avidly awaiting information on Shakib’s condition and Bangladesh‘s performance without him after this unexpected turn. The fearsome pacer Taskin Ahmed is conspicuously absent from the action, dealing Bangladesh a double blow.
With the new ball, Taskin, the team’s primary strike bowler in addition to Mustafizur Rahman, might have been a deadly menace. However, Taskin was replaced by Hasan Mahmud as part of Bangladesh’s strategic move, a move that undoubtedly sparked debate in the cricketing community.
Shakib Al Hasan is experiencing left quadriceps pain.
Shakib, the captain of Bangladesh, was forced to sit out the match against India because of a persistent injury he got in a previous match during the ICC World Cup 2023 against New Zealand. The unflappable all-rounder fearlessly completed his allotted 10 overs, removing the Kiwi opener Devon Conway, despite suffering a left quadriceps injury. He also shown incredible fortitude by scoring a 51-ball 40 with the bat.
Running caused him to feel physically uncomfortable, and his obvious absence from the post-match presentation ceremony highlighted the severity of his condition and dedication to the sport. Chandika Hathurusingha, the head coach of Bangladesh, reiterated that the great all-rounder will only play in the World Cup match against India if he fully recovered from his injury.
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