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Rahim Ruled Out: Finger Injury Sidelines Bangladesh Star
29 Oct
Summary
- Mushfiqur Rahim injured his index finger during practice.
- He is expected to recover within three days.
- Towhid Hridoy will replace Rahim in the first Test.
Mushfiqur Rahim, a key batter for Bangladesh, has been sidelined from the first Test against the West Indies in Dhaka due to a finger injury. The injury occurred during net practice the day before the match. While not initially appearing severe, subsequent assessments indicated Rahim should not play.
Team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed that Rahim sustained a contusion injury to his index finger. Khan expressed optimism, stating that "there wasn't sufficient improvement till this morning" but predicting a recovery within three days. This timeline suggests Rahim could be available for selection for the second and final Test, scheduled to commence in Sylhet on November 5.
In Rahim's absence, Bangladesh has included Towhid Hridoy in the squad. Hridoy has limited Test experience, having played only one match previously. This marks a significant absence for Rahim, who has a largely injury-free career and has been a consistent presence in the Bangladesh Test side for over two years.
