Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is unlikely to be available for the rest of the one-day series against New Zealand. Mushfiq picked up a strain in his left hamstring during the first of three ODIs against the hosts at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday.
It is understood that stumper-batsman Nurul Hasan, who is currently in New Zealand with the 22-member Bangladesh squad, is likely to replace Mushfiq for the remaining two matches.
Mushfiq suffered a strain when he attempted a tight single in the 38th over only to end up diving awkwardly. The diminutive batsman will be kept under observation for 48 hours following which he will be sent for a scan. If not in the ODI series, Mushfiq is likely to be seen in action in the three-match Twenty20 international series, beginning next Tuesday, which will allow Mushfiq around a week’s rest.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh are set to fly off to Nelson on Tuesday morning for the second and third ODIs, scheduled to be held this Thursday and Saturday respectively at Saxton Oval.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
