Bangladesh's veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a thumb injury sustained during the third ODI, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Tuesday, March 20th.

Bangladesh's cricket fraternity received a setback as Mushfiqur Rahim, the team's seasoned batsman, will be absent from the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a thumb injury sustained during the third ODI. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the news on Tuesday, citing an avulsion fracture on the MIP joint of his right thumb, revealed through an X-ray examination after the match in Chattogram.

National team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan provided insights into Mushfiqur's condition, stating that he is currently undergoing conservative management for his injury. The estimated recovery time is three to four weeks, effectively ruling him out of the Test series against Sri Lanka.

The absence of Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in Tests, poses a significant challenge for the team. His experience and prowess with the bat have been instrumental in the side's Test line-up. The BCB's National Selection Panel is now tasked with announcing a suitable replacement for Mushfiqur Rahim in the Test squad, a decision eagerly awaited by fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.