ICC World Cup 2023: Why Shakib Al Hasan is not playing against India?
This unexpected twist has certainly left cricket enthusiasts eagerly awaiting updates on Shakib's condition and Bangladesh's performance in his absence.
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Najmul Hussain Shanto of Bangladesh assumed the captaincy for the seventeenth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the MCA Stadium in Pune, replacing Shakib Al Hasan. After being granted a successful toss, Shanto elected to begin batting.
When asked about the prominent absence of the experienced all-rounder, Shanto disclosed that Shakib had suffered an injury, which has resulted in the star player "struggling a bit" and Nasum Ahmed's subsequent substitution.
Cricket aficionados are undoubtedly intrigued by the latest developments regarding Shakib's condition and Bangladesh's performance during his absence, due to this unforeseen development. Bangladesh has suffered a double setback with the conspicuous absence of the formidable pacer Taskin Ahmed from the action.
Alongside Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin, the team's primary strike bowler, might have presented a significant danger with the newly introduced ball. However, as a result of Bangladesh's strategic decision, Taskin was substituted for Hasan Mahmud; this choice has undoubtedly generated debate in the cricketing community.
Shakib Al Hasan struggling with a niggle in left quadriceps
Shakib was unable to participate in the match against India because of a persistent injury he sustained in a previous ICC World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand. Despite suffering an injury to his left quadriceps, the unyielding all-rounder persevered with great fortitude by amassing a fifty off 51 balls with the bat and valiantly completing his entire allotment of ten overs, dismissing Devon Conway, the Kiwi opening.
The individual's evident physical distress was apparent during his run, and his conspicuous absence from the post-match presentation ceremony served to emphasize the gravity of his injury and dedication to the sport. Chandika Hathurusingha, the head coach of Bangladesh, emphasized that the star all-rounder could only play against India in the World Cup match once he fully recovers.
