Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have been forced to make changes to their squads for the remainder of the zimbabwe Tour after leading left arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman The injury occurred during the opening One Day International match. bangladesh They have already lost the three-match ODI series after losing the first two matches and will now go into the final ODI and subsequent T20I series without one of their most experienced fast bowlers.
With Mustafizur out, the selectors have announced replacements for both the ODI and T20 squads as Bangladesh look to end the tour on a positive note before turning their attention to the shortest format.
Bangladesh announces replacements for ODI and T20 squads
The BCB confirmed that Mustafizur has been ruled out of the remainder of the Zimbabwe tour after scans revealed a grade-one injury to his right hamstring. The left-arm fast bowler suffered the injury during the opening ODI and will now return to Bangladesh to continue his rehabilitation. According to the team management, he is expected to take about four weeks to recover. Bangladesh has announced all-rounders for the third and final ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare. Mohammad Saifuddin As a replacement for Mustafizur.
The board has also made changes in the T20 team along with the fast bowler. Taskin Ahmed Replacing Mustafizur for the upcoming three-match series. Taskin and Liton Das No Objection Certificate (NOC) was previously granted to participate in Lanka Premier League From the beginning of the tournament. However, following Mustafizur’s injury, BCB amended their plans and recalled Taskin for the Zimbabwe T20Is before joining their LPL franchise.
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Bangladesh wants to avoid ODI whitewash
Bangladesh are heading into the final ODI under pressure after losing the series with consecutive defeats in Harare. Zimbabwe take the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead, leaving the visitors looking for a consolation win before turning their attention to the T20Is.
Mustafizur’s absence is a big blow considering his experience and ability to perform well in white-ball cricket. His injury has also cast doubt on his participation in this year’s The Hundred, with the recovery period likely to keep him out of action for about a month.
Despite the setback, Bangladesh will be hoping that the inclusion of Saifuddin will strengthen their balance in the final ODI, while Taskin’s return will provide a boost to the pace attack in time for the T20 series. The visitors will now aim to end the ODI leg of the tour with a win before embarking on a new challenge in the three-match T20 contest against Zimbabwe.
