Shakib ruled out of World Cup with a fractured finger

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of his side's last World Cup 2023 match, against Australia in Pune on November 11, with a fractured left index finger. He will fly back to Dhaka today, while the rest of the squad heads to Pune from Delhi. Batter Anamul Haque will join them having received the ICC event technical committee's approval to be Shakib's replacement.

Shakib's physical issue occurred during his innings of 82 against Sri Lanka in Delhi on Monday. As per physio Bayjedul Islam Khan, Shakib experienced the injury in the early piece of his batting spell.

"Shakib was struck to his left side forefinger from the get-go in his innings however kept on batting with strong taping and pain relievers," Bayjedul said. "He went through a crisis X-beam in Delhi after the game, which affirmed the crack on the left PIP joint. Recuperation is assessed at three to about a month. He will leave for Bangladesh today to start his recovery."

Shakib's physical issue covers a sensational 24 hours for him. During Bangladesh's three-wicket prevail upon Sri Lanka yesterday, he had started the allure which brought about Angelo Mathews turning into the principal player to be excused planned out in worldwide cricket. After the game, Shakib said that he had felt like he was at a conflict out on the field.

Bangladesh have lost six of their eight games such a long ways in this World Cup crusade, putting them out of dispute for the semis. Yet, they actually have any expectations of meeting all requirements for the Bosses Prize 2025; a main eight completion on the table would seal that. Shakib himself had a lean run at the World Cup, scoring in single digits in three of the six innings he played before his Player-of-the-Match 82 against Sri Lanka.