Tanzim Sakib ruled out of 3rd ODI, Hasan Mahmud in
Sports Desk
Pacer Hasan Mahmud has been called up to the Bangladesh squad to replace the injured Tanzim Hasan Sakib for the third ODI against Sri Lanka, said a press release from the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Right-arm pacer Tanzim Sakib has been ruled out of the third and series-deciding match of the three-game ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury.
National Team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said: “Tanzim Sakib is experiencing pain and discomfort in his right hamstring. He did not feel any better at training today and is not fit to play tomorrow.”
Tanzim Sakib sustained a hamstring injury during the first ODI in Chattogram. Despite this, he participated in the second ODI and bowled all 10 overs while managing his injury. However, his condition worsened during a net session thereafter.
In the first two ODIs, Tanzim Sakib took four wickets, including three in the first match that Bangladesh won.
Prior to this series, Tanzim Sakib played nine matches in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and claimed 11 wickets.
His absence in the final match, which will decide the series as both teams have won one match each, will certainly be a setback for the Bangladesh team.
The third match of the three-game ODI series is scheduled to take place on 18 March.
