'Shakib won't play if he doesn't feel ready,' said Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha on the eve of the India vs Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2023 match, and that's exactly what happened.
When Najmul Hossain Shanto walked out for the toss, it was clear that he was the stand-in captain. He revealed that Shakib was 'struggling a bit' and Bangladesh would wait for him to regain full fitness and didn't want to rush Shakib's return.
The all-rounder, who suffered a slight quad tear in the game against New Zealand, returned to training on Tuesday. Shakib batted for about 45 minutes after playing some football.
The 31-year-old had injured his quad while batting vs the Kiwis but managed to score 40. Shakib even completed his quota of 10 overs before he was taken to hospital for scans.