Bangladesh have been jolted ahead of their Asian Games quarter-final against Malaysia, with batter Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out of the tournament after falling ill with fever and infections. Shanto has reportedly been dealing with a fever since arriving in Nagoya. Team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed that the batter needs time to recover.
"Please be informed that our cricketer Nazmul Hussain Shanto is unwell, according to a statement from the Bangladesh Olympic Association. After assessment by the Bangladeshi contingent doctor and BCB physiotherapist, as well as the local medical team, it has been advised that he has to be ruled out from the Asian Games. He is returning home tomorrow on the earliest available flight. On behalf of the Bangladesh Olympic Association, CDM Bangladesh contingent Major Imroze Ahmed (retd) wished Shanto all the best and a quick full recovery, as well as safe travel to his destination,"
This is really unfortunate for Shanto, who had recently made his return to Bangladesh’s T20I side after being away from the format for more than a year. Meanwhile, Bangladesh are prepare to face Malaysia in the fourth quarter-final in Nisshin on Tuesday.