Blow for Tigers as Shakib ruled out

Blow for Tigers as Shakib ruled out

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasanwill miss the first two One-Day Internationals (ODI) of the five-match seriesagainst West Indies with a shin injury.
Team officials confirmed that the decision was taken to leave out theexperienced 25-year-old after he underwent an MRI scan on his right tibiafollowing the fourth day's play of the second Test Saturday, reports CMC.
"We have decided that he will take no further part in the second Testmatch and will miss the two ODIs in Khulna," physiotherapist Vibhav Singhsaid in a statement.
"We will review his scan report with an orthopaedic specialist in Dhaka todecide the best management plan for Shakib."
Shakib featured prominently in the fourth day's play, taking four for 151 withhis left-arm spin in West Indies' first innings before scoring a shot-filled 97in Bangladesh's second innings.
A former captain, he was expected to be a key member of the Tigers line up inthe shorter format.
The first two ODIs will be staged here at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium startingnext Friday and continuing Dec 2.

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