Published 09:33 IST, September 22nd 2019
Rashid Khan uncertain about playing the T20I tri-nation series final
Rashid Khan, the Afghanistan skipper who had injured his left hamstring is not sure if he will be playing in the finals of the T20I tri-nation series.
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Rashid Khan, the Afghanistan cricket team captain, who had injured his left hamstring while playing the final league match against Bangladesh, is not sure if he will be playing in the finals of the T20I tri-nation series. Nazim Jar Abdur Rahim Zai, the team manager of Afghanistan cricket team said that the injury would be monitored for the next couple of days before making the decision. "I cannot say that he will be available (for the final). He is doing well and let's see what's happening. We will have two or three days for recovery," said sources. "I hope it's not that serious because he is our captain and main player and we will monitor him tomorrow and the day after [before taking any decision]," the Team manager added. The Afghanistan spinner got injured on Saturday while fielding during the eighth over of Bangladesh's run chase. His team lost the match by four wickets but has already secured a spot in the finals of the T20I tri-nation series.
Bangladesh beats Afghanistan
The performance of Shakib Al Hasan's helped Bangladesh win a strained match against Afghanistan by four wickets in Chattogram on Saturday. This marked their first win over Afghanistan in a T20 in five years. Bangladesh was struggling with 104 for 6 in the 16th over when Shakib's knock helped his side chase down 139. Shakib finished unbeaten with 70 off 45 balls. He scored eight fours and a six. The captain proved to be the support system for the team as he entered the game and stroked two fours to end the Powerplay on 28 for 2. He added another 58 runs but however, Mushfiqur Rahim lost his wicket.
Shakib Al Hasan Doubts Captaincy
After a defeat against Afghanistan, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan made a statement about his captaincy saying that it will be best if he didn’t have to lead the team. Shakib has taken full responsibility for the defeat in the one-off match at Chattogram. Shakib Al Hassan has been the captain of Bangladesh since 2017, he also held the position of captain and vice-captain in between 2009 and 2011.
(with ANI inputs)
Updated 13:10 IST, September 22nd 2019