Bangladesh have suffered a huge setback as their opener and senior batsman Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup 2018 due to a fractured wrist. The opener retired hurt during the opening match of 2018 Asia Cup against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Tamim sustained the injury while attempting a pull shot off Suranga Lakmal. After he was hit, the left-hander went off the field. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2018 Live Score Updates

Subsequently, he was taken for a scan and the reports stated he has a fracture. With Tamim out of the tournament, Bangladesh’s chances will suffer a huge blow. The left-hander was in good form and in three ODIs against Windies he scored 130, 54 and 103 respectively. Asia Cup 2018 Schedule in PDF for Free Download: Timetable With List of All Matches in IST Including India vs Pakistan Fixture.

Bangladesh were off to a poor start against Sri Lanka and lost the first two wickets in the opening over of the match. Lasith Malinga on his return dished out an impressive performance and scalped five wickets. He removed Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan in the first over and then broke the 133-run stand between Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammad Mithun.

Meanwhile, experienced batsman Mushfiqur Rahim showed his worth as he completed his sixth ODI century. He came out to bat with Bangladesh struggling and went on to score a brilliant century. Asia Cup 2018 Points Table: Know Group A & B, Round of 4 Standings As India, Pakistan Begin Tournament As Favourites!

Bangladesh are placed in Group B along with Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The Mashrafe Mortaza-led side will face Afghanistan in their second group stage match on September 20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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