Asia Cup: Mustafizur Rahman Ruled Out of Asia Cup With Side Strain
Bangladesh suffered injury during Bangladesh's game against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Tamim Iqbal will replace him in the squad.
Hosts Bangladesh were dealt a blow as their strike bowler Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a Grade I side strain sustained during the home team's win against Sri Lanka. (Asia Cup: Sabbir Rahman Helps Bangladesh Stun Sri Lanka)
"Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has suffered a side strain and will not play any further part in the Micromax Asia Cup T20," a BCB release stated.
A Grade I side strain can also make him a doubtful starter for Bangladesh's World T20 qualifying round matches against the Netherlands and the Ireland in Dharamsala.
Team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan: "Mustafizur complained of discomfort after Sunday's match against Sri Lanka. An MRI scan was done today and the report from the radiologist confirmed a Grade-1 side strain on the right. He is under conservative treatment and rest for next 48 hours. Following that the rehab will begin. We are expecting that he will make a quick recovery and resume bowling soon." (Asia Cup: Bangladesh's Win Over Sri Lanka Will Boost Confidence, Says Mashrafe Mortaza)
Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal will replace Mustafizur in the Asia Cup squad.