Shanto Ruled Out of Asia Cup

Bangladeshi top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto will no longer participate in the ongoing Asia Cup competition due to a hamstring injury. This information was officially announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in a press release issued on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the BCB's statement, Shanto, a left-handed batsman who posted scores of 89 and 104 in the group stage matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, began experiencing discomfort in his left hamstring while batting during the game against Afghanistan in Lahore on Sunday.

To assess the extent of the injury, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan was conducted on Monday.

Bayjedul Islam Khan, the physiotherapist for the national team, explained, "The player reported hamstring pain while batting and was unable to participate in fielding. After an MRI scan, it was confirmed that there is a muscle tear. As a precautionary measure, Shanto will not be continuing in the tournament and will return home for rehabilitation in preparation for the World Cup."