Bangladesh’s Test hopes take a hit as Mushfiqur Rahim suffers thumb fracture
- Mushfiqur Rahim’s Injury – Veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a fractured right thumb sustained during the third ODI.
- Playing through pain: Despite the injury, Mushfiqur displayed incredible grit by playing a crucial knock in the ODI, helping Bangladesh secure the series win.
- Series absence confirmed: Sources confirm Mushfiqur will miss the entire Test series, which is part of the World Test Championship.
Mushfiqur Rahim’s injury a major setback for Bangladesh before crucial Tests
- Heroic knock despite injury: Mushfiqur Rahim played a valiant unbeaten innings of 37 (36) with 3 fours and a six in the deciding ODI, guiding Bangladesh to a series win over Sri Lanka. He even hit the winning shot. (This combines his performance and its importance)
- Big shoes to fill: Mushfiqur’s absence in the Tests due to a fractured thumb is a significant blow for Bangladesh. He’s their leading Test run-scorer, and finding a suitable replacement will be a challenge for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
- Test series details: The two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starts on March 22nd at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, followed by the second Test on March 30th at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. # Mushfiqur Rahim’s Injury
Bangladesh’s squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Litton Kumer Das, Mominul Haque Showrab, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Mushfik Hasan, Nahid Rana
Sri Lanka’s Test squad for the Bangladesh series:
Dhananjaya De Silva, Captain, Kusal Mendis, Vice Captain, Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Wanindu Hasaranga (banned), Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Gunasekara.
# Mushfiqur Rahim’s Injury # Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh Test Series
