Mushfiqur Rahim injured in hand during training ahead of first Test
Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim took a blow to his hand during a net session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium ahead of the opening Test against West Indies.
Bangladesh experienced an untimely injury scare on Tuesday as veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim was struck on the hand during a net session.
The hosts were fine-tuning their preparations at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium when the incident occurred ahead of the opening fixture.
Support staff immediately rushed to the middle, applying ice to the affected area before the right-hander walked off the training ground.
The exact severity of the injury remains uncertain as the team management awaits further medical evaluation.
The opening match of the two-Test series, which forms a crucial part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, is scheduled to commence tomorrow.