Bangladesh’s star pacer Mustafizur Rahman will miss four weeks due to a double injury.
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A Sudden Departure
The Bangladesh cricket team has suffered a setback as their star speedster Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out of the ongoing series in Zimbabwe. The news will come as a shock to Bangladesh fans who were hoping to see the leg-spinner in action.
Rahman, a handy lower-order hitter, was playing a crucial role for Bangladesh as his cutters regularly dismantled the opposition.
The Medical Report
The main reason behind his sudden exit from the ongoing series was a double injury. His right hamstring was suffering from a grade 1 muscle tear, and he also had meniscal degeneration in his right knee. Due to these two injuries, Rahman had to undergo treatment, which would keep him out of action for the next four weeks.
The Struggle in the First ODI
His injury misfortunes started last Monday when he was bowling in the first ODI match against Zimbabwe. He was bowling with his right foot at the front, but suddenly he started feeling pain in his right hamstring.
Despite the pain, he continued bowling and gave away 19 runs in the six overs he bowled. He also batted at number 10 in the chasing innings of 142. His efforts, however, went in vain, as Bangladesh lost the match by 25 runs.
The Knee Injury History
This is not the first time we are hearing about Rahman’s knee injury. In fact, this is the second time we have heard about his knee problems this year.
Earlier in April, the leg-spinner was forced to miss the first two ODIs against New Zealand after playing in the Pakistan Super League. He made a sensational comeback in the third ODI and picked up five wickets.
Shoriful Islam’s Chance
With Rahman out of action for the second ODI match on Thursday, Bangladesh’s management decided to recall Shoriful Islam.
As a left-arm pacer, Shoriful will most likely replace Rahman in the playing eleven. This is a great opportunity for Shoriful to assert himself in the Bangladesh team while also filling the void left by Rahman.
The Change in T20I Plans
With a four-week injury, Rahman is expected to be out of action for the entire Zimbabwe tour. This means he will miss the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.
His sudden exit forced Bangladesh to rethink their T20I plans, as they will have to rely on their young guns to restrict the batters’ onslaught in the shortest format of the game.
The Rehabilitation Process
Instead of joining his teammates in Zimbabwe, Rahman will have to go back home to continue his rehabilitation. The next month will be crucial for the leg-spinner as he will have to undergo physiotherapy to repair his hamstring and knee. The main aim of his rehabilitation is to keep his knee injury from becoming a recurring problem as he grows older.
The Upcoming Fixtures in Australia
Rahman’s injury is a major setback for the Bangladesh Cricket Board as they prepare for their upcoming tour in Australia. After the Zimbabwe series, which ends on July 19, Bangladesh is set to play two Test matches in Australia beginning on August 13. These matches are a part of the World Test Championship 2025-27, and a fit and healthy Rahman will be of great importance for Bangladesh in Australia.
The Final Say
All in all, Rahman’s four-week injury break might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Although the leg-spinner will miss the national team fixtures, his rehabilitation will keep him fit for the limited-overs format. His fans will be hoping that his recovery goes smoothly so that he can make a much-needed return for the Tests against Australia.
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