IND vs BAN: Why is Shakib Al Hasan not playing 2023 World Cup match today?

The absence of Shakib Al Hasan from the much-anticipated IND vs BAN World Cup 2023 match today can be attributed to a lingering injury concern.

IND vs BAN: Why is Shakib Al Hasan not playing?

The 36-year-old star all-rounder was expected to receive the report of the second MRI scan conducted on his left thigh. This injury was sustained during the match against New Zealand in Chennai. Shakib had undergone the initial scan immediately after the game against New Zealand, and the team management had announced that his condition would be assessed on a day-to-day basis.

It has come to light that Shakib Al Hasan had incurred a grade 1 tear on his left thigh, although the team management had refrained from officially disclosing the extent of his injury. This unfortunate setback has left the Bangladesh cricket fans and the team itself disappointed, as they had hoped to rely on his immense skills and experience in the crucial match against India. Shakib’s absence is a significant blow to the team’s prospects, as he is not only a formidable all-rounder but also a key strategic asset. His unavailability underscores the unpredictable nature of sports, where injuries can have a profound impact on the outcome of critical encounters.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh stand-in captain, at toss: Proud moment for me and my family. We’d like to bat today. Looks a fresh wicket. If we put some good score, it’ll be good for the team. He (Shakib) is struggling a bit, Nasum is coming in for him. We have some great memories against India, hopefully we continue our form. I hope it’ll be a great match. We love to see the crowd, hopefully they’ll support both teams. Hasan comes in for Taskin.

Bangladesh Playing XI

Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

India Playing XI

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj