Mushfiqur to miss match against India

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Published: 06:13PM. 13 Sep 2023
Mushfiqur to miss match against India

Wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim will miss Friday's Super Four match against India as he has been granted an extension of leave by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to be with his newborn child and family.

"Mushfiqur has informed us that his wife is still recovering, and he needs to be by her side and with their children at this time. We fully understand his situation and have decided to permit him to skip the game," BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Mohammed Jalal Yunus said.

Mushfiqur, who had returned to Bangladesh to witness the birth of his second child, was initially expected to rejoin the team in Colombo for the India match. However, he will now remain in Dhaka with his family.

Bangladesh have already been out of the Asia Cup following their seven-wicket and 21-run defeat to Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The match against India, who have already confirmed the final spot, turned out to be a mere formality.

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