Bangladesh captain Mehdi Hasan Miraj has been admitted to a local hospital after being hit on the head by a bouncer. The all-rounder decided to continue batting and played a key role in leading his team to a memorable win before undergoing a medical examination.
The second ODI between Bangladesh and Australia was played on Thursday, June 11 in Dhaka. Bangladesh successfully chased the target of 188 runs in a tense situation to win and clinch the ODI series. Remarkably, it was Bangladesh’s first ODI series win Against the six-time World Cup champions.
Mehdi Hassan Miraj admitted to hospital after suffering head injury
Bangladesh team physiotherapist Bayajedul Islam Khan provided an update on Mehidy Hasan Miraz after the captain suffered an injury. He said that after the match, Miraj was taken to the hospital for further examination and observation.
“Mehdi Hasan Miraj got injured during the match today,” Bayjedul Islam Khan said after the game. “He continued to play after being evaluated midway. We have sent him to the hospital to assess the rest of his symptoms and for general observation. He will remain there for the next 24 hours.”
The injury occurred in the 34th over of Bangladesh’s chase when a bouncer from Riley Meredith hit Mirage on the side of his helmet. The Bangladesh captain immediately held his head and went down on his knees in pain.
Medical staff assessed the concussion on the field, while television footage showed Mirage vomiting during treatment. The Australian team doctor also joined the medical team, and a stretcher was brought onto the field before Miraz was back on his feet.
It was unbelievable for Miraz to bat in that position – Taskin Ahmed on Mehdi Hasan Miraz
According to ESPNcricinfo, Miraj Hasan Miraj is now out of immediate danger. However, he will remain under medical observation until Friday as part of standard concussion recovery protocols.
Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed praised Mehidy for continuing to bat despite suffering an injury during a tense run chase against Australia. Taskin said the captain took a bold decision to stay at the crease and guide the team in pressure situations.
“It was incredible for Mirage to bat in that situation,” he said. “I think he immediately decided that if he went, the new batsman might be more likely to make a mistake in that pressure situation.”
Miraj remained unbeaten on 22 off 22 balls and played a vital role in the final stages of the chase. He hit a six off Riley Meredith to ensure Bangladesh’s victory and their first ODI series win over Australia.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz likely to be ruled out of final ODI due to head injury
Australia recovered from a poor start of 0/3 to post 187/8 in 42 overs. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman kept the visiting team under pressure throughout the innings by taking three wickets each.
Bangladesh then chased the revised DLS target of 188 runs in 35 overs to achieve a historic win. The hosts took an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match ODI series and secured their first ODI series win over Australia.
The third and final ODI is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 14. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is expected to be ruled out of the match due to concussion protocol, while Nazmul Hossain could captain Josh Inglis’ Bangladesh against Australia. However, Miraz is expected to recover in time for the T20I leg of the tour. He will be available for the opening T20 match, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 17.