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Bangladesh Captain Shakib Al Hasan Ruled Out of World Cup Due to Fractured Finger

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan injured during win over Sri Lanka, to be replaced by Anamul Haque for final match against Australia; Bangladesh out of semifinal race.

  • Bangladesh's captain and all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, will not play in the World Cup due to a fractured left index finger, having injured it during a match against Sri Lanka.
  • Despite the injury, Shakib continued to play with supportive taping and painkillers, making a significant contribution to the match with 82 runs and taking two wickets.
  • Wicketkeeper-batter Anamul Haque has been named as Shakib's replacement for the final match against Australia, while vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will assume captaincy duties.
  • Shakib was involved in a controversy during the Sri Lanka match where Angelo Mathews was timed out, a first in international cricket, with Mathews accusing Shakib of cheating - charges Shakib has refuted.
  • Bangladesh cannot progress to the World Cup semifinals, currently positioned seventh in the standings with only two wins from eight matches.
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