Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to be out for three months at least after the infection in his left little finger worsened.
Shakib had delayed surgery on his finger to participate in the Asia Cup earlier this month. However, the Bangladesh star had to miss his side’s semi-final and final clashes after the infection around the affected area worsened. The all-rounder flew back to Dhaka from the UAE on Wednesday before undergoing an emergency procedure on Thursday.
The No1 ranked ICC Test all-rounder’s surgery has now been delayed for a further two to three weeks.
“The moment I arrived in the hospital, the doctors told me that I have to get the pus out as soon as possible,” Shakib was quoted as saying by the Dhaka Tribune.
“Any delay would put me in great danger as the infection spread to my wrist. If I had waited another few days, my wrist would have become disabled.
Shakib played through his injury in the Asia Cup.
“I feel better after they took out the pus, but the problem is until the infection isn’t gone, there isn’t going to be a surgery on my injured finger. It will take another two to three weeks to fix. After surgery I will need eight weeks, which means I am out for three months.”
The 31-year-old had sustained the injury to his finger in January this year during the tri-nations series also involving Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. He was a serious doubt for the Asia Cup but opted to defer his surgery to take part in the tournament.
“The BCB president asked if I could play the Asia Cup or I will go for the surgery. He told me to take the decision. When I asked the physio about what damage it may have, he told me it won’t be that dangerous. Then I decided that since the Asia Cup is important for us, I will play four to five matches with the pain,” Shakib said.
In the coming three months, Bangladesh are due to host Zimbabwe and West Indies with Shakib now likely to miss both series.
