Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out of third ODI against Afghanistan

On November 11, Bangladesh’s skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was ruled out of the remainder of the Afghanistan ODIs with a groin injury, leaving their chances of winning the series in jeopardy. According to Cricbuzz’s reports, Shanto is also expected to miss the first Test against West Indies. 

"Due to a groin injury Najmul is not playing the last game against Afghanistan," BCB chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain confirmed to Cricbuzz on Monday.

"He (Najmul) is unlikely to be available for the opening Test against West Indies and now we have to see whether he should come back for rehabilitation or go with the team to West Indies. The decision will be taken by our medical team," said the official.

Shanto injured his groin during the second ODI against Afghanistan, leaving Mehidy Hasan Miraz to take up leadership duties. The all-rounder is also expected to lead the side in the decider. Bangladesh are already without too much experience in the squad, with Mushfiqur Rahim also missing out due to an injury. 

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