NEW DELHI: Injured Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup on Tuesday, the day after his controversial role in cricket’s “timed out” row.
Shakib broke his finger while batting in a match overshadowed by Sri Lankan Angelo Mathews, becoming the first player in the 146-year history of international cricket to be timed out after an appeal by the Bangladesh skipper, which he refused to withdraw.
Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said that Shakib was struck on his left index finger early in his innings but continued to bat with painkillers and supportive taping.
He said that the captain underwent an emergency X-ray in New Delhi after the match, which confirmed the fracture. He would likely recover in three to four weeks. The skipper will leave for Bangladesh today to start his rehab.
Bangladesh, who are already out of contention for a semi-final slot, conclude their group stage campaign against Australia in Pune on Saturday.
Shakib Al Hasan’s Innings
Shakib made 82 runs in Bangladesh’s innings as his team won by 3 wickets. He was later branded “disgraceful” by an angry Angelo Mathews, who accused him of “stooping low” by making the appeal for his dismissal.
Mathews had exceeded the 2-minute time limit to take strike when he arrived at the crease as he attempted to secure the strapping on his helmet.
