Xtra Time Web Desk: Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan is doubtful for ICC Cricket World Cup game against India on Thursday, October 19 in Pune. Shakib has injured his left quadriceps during the game against New Zealand.
Shakib had to be taken to hospital for a MRI scan immediately after finishing his quota of 10 overs in the game against BlackCaps. The extent of his injury will be clear once he undergoes training at the MCA stadium on Tuesday. The Bangladesh team management is not in favour of taking risks if Shakib is not fully fit as the Tigers still have 6 more matches left in the tournament.
Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said Shakib felt uncomfortable in the left quadriceps region when he was batting. He later fielded and completed his full quota of ten overs. He had an MRI scan done after the game and we will continue to observe his fitness for the coming matches.
On Monday Bangladesh team director Khaled Mahmud sounded optimistic about Shakib’s chances of featuring against India by claiming the all-rounder is pain free. The Bangladesh captain personally wants to play against India. It remains to be seen if he recovers in the time for the game against India on Thursday.