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Shakib ruled out of ODI series against NZ
DHAKA, Feb 9, 2019 (BSS)- Tigers received a big blow ahead of their
upcoming tour of New Zealand as star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had been
ruled out of the three-match ODI series starting on February 13.
Shakib sustained an injury to his left ring finger while batting in the
final of the 6th edition of Bangladesh Premier League T20 on Friday evening
and has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand later this
month.
“An X-ray was done after the match and the results have confirmed a
fracture on the left ring finger. The affected area will now have to be
immobilised for around three weeks,” Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief
physician Dr. Debashish Chowdhury was quoted as saying in a BCB media
release.
The ace all-rounder’s previous injury that he sustained during the tri-
nation series final against Sri Lanka last year, before a most important do-
or-die match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, eventually forced him to
return home without finishing the tournament.
Later, surgery and rehabilitation kept him out of action for a long
period. During his time, the all-rounder even feared his left little finger
might never heal completely again, but managed to pass the fitness test ahead
of the squad selection for the Caribbean series.
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