Bangladesh’s ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been discharged from hospital after suffering a head injury during the second ODI against Australia. The all-rounder returned home after undergoing medical observation after suffering a head injury during the match.
The second ODI of the three-match series was played on Thursday, June 11, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Bangladesh won the match to take an unassailable lead in the series and secured a historic ODI series win over Australia.
The vomiting was a bit worrying – Nafees Iqbal on Mehdi Hasan Miraz’s injury scare
Bangladesh team operations manager Nafees Iqbal said the team took a cautious approach after Mehdi Hasan Miraz suffered a head injury during the second ODI against Australia. He revealed that the captain’s vomiting on the field raised concerns and he was admitted to the hospital for observation.
“He (Mehidy) was under observation for about 12 hours at Evercare Hospital. As you know, he was hit on the head by a bouncer and vomited, which was a bit worrying,” Nafees Iqbal said in a video message released by the BCB on Friday.
Miraz was hit by a bouncer on the edge of his helmet Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis during Bangladesh’s run chase. After the impact, Bangladesh physio Byjedul Islam Khan and the Australian team doctor assessed him on the field.
Despite feeling discomfort and vomiting during medical assessment, Miraz decided to continue batting. The Bangladesh captain remained unbeaten on 22 off 22 balls and hit a six to help his team complete the chase and seal a five-wicket DLS win.
Reports clarified – Nafees Iqbal on Mehdi Hasan Miraz
Nafees Iqbal provided a positive update on Mehidy Hasan Miraz after the Bangladesh captain’s medical examination. He said the scan results were encouraging and confirmed that Miraz had been discharged from the hospital after getting clearance from doctors.
“But he continued playing and immediately after the match, the BCB doctors and physios collectively decided that he should be sent to Evercare, even though he was feeling better. He underwent a scan and the first scan report was good.”
“Today, he had his second scan and since the reports have come back good, he has been discharged from the hospital. I am not sure about practice tomorrow, but definitely our doctors and physio will be in touch with him regarding availability.”
We were hopeful that Miraz would recover in time – selector reassured before final ODI
A member of Bangladesh’s selection panel expressed confidence that Mehidy Hasan Miraj will recover in time for the final ODI against Australia. The selector said that the positive scan report has given the team management confidence about the captain’s recovery.
“We were hopeful that Mirage would recover in time, as the scan reports have been good,” a member of the national selection panel told Cricbuzz.
Bangladesh will not make any changes or changes to the team for the third ODI. The team management has decided to remain with the existing group and continue monitoring the situation with Mirage. The third and final ODI will be played on Sunday, June 14 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.