Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz is likely to miss the first Test against Sri Lanka next month after fracturing his right hand’s little finger, which has ruled him out for at least two weeks.
The first Test between hosts Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will start from May 15 in Chittagong’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
Miraz injured his right little finger while playing a match for Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited against Prime Bank Cricket Club in the Dhaka Premier League.
Miraz got injured while trying to take a catch of Tamim Iqbal running from deep mid-wicket during the 18th over of the game.
He looked in severe pain immediately holding his right thumb and was later taken to a nearby hospital Sunday.
“Miraz has dislocated his right hand's little finger and there is also a slight fracture on his finger. We have recommended two weeks of rest for him. We will observe his condition later. Whether he will be able to take part in the first Test against Sri Lanka, it can be confirmed after two weeks." said Bangladesh Cricket Board's chief physician Debashish Chowdhury to the media Monday.
Off-spinner Miraz is an important player for Bangladesh Test set-up in recent years particularly at home series.
The former U-19 captain has played 33 Tests so far, taking 128 wickets and totalling 1072 runs.
Meanwhile, BCB announced the 16-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka Sunday and Miraz was included.
If Miraz is unable to become fit, then off-spinner Nayeem Hasan might come into the squad.
