New Zealand vs Bangladesh, World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson picks up thumb injury, Shakib Al Hasan undergoes scan

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan both suffered injuries on Friday as their team played a group match in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 group at Chennai. Williamson was forced to retire hurt after suffering a left thumb injury during New Zealand’s chase of 246 runs. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table Williamson, on his return to international cricket after suffering an ACL injury in IPL 2023, was hit on the left glove from a throw as the batter took a single to move to 78. He hung around for a while after receiving medical attention but left the field soon. “Got a bit fat and colourful straightaway,” Williamson said after the match. “Just made holding the bat a little difficult.”

New Zealand eventually completed the chase in 42.5 overs to clinch the match by eight wickets . Shakib who made 40 off 51 balls suffered a left-quad injury while batting. He later went on to complete his 10 overs of bowling for figures of 1/54 before leaving the field and going for scans. “Shakib is having a scan as he hurt his left quad,” a BCB official told Cricbuzz.