Bangladesh have been left sweating over the fitness of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ahead of their tri-series One-Day International final against the Windies in Ireland, an official said Thursday. Shakib was in visible pain on Wednesday during the 36th over of the Bangladesh innings against and briefly continued his batting before retiring hurt with a half-century off 51 balls.
“Shakib sustained a left-sided back muscle spasm injury while batting during the match against Ireland,” Bangladesh team physiotherapist Thihan Chandramohan said in a statement.
“He is undergoing assessment and treatment and we will make a decision regarding his availability for tomorrow’s tri-series final on the morning of the match,” he added.
Bangladesh won all three of their matches in the tri-series comfortably to set up a final against the Windies with one game against Ireland rained off.
