Dubai: Tamim Iqbal will play no further part in the Asia Cup after fracturing his left wrist during Bangladesh’s tournament opener against Sri Lanka.
The left-handed opener sustained the injury from only the third ball he faced when a Suranga Lakmal delivery struck him.
Tamim briefly received treatment from the team physio but was forced to retire hurt on 2 not out here at the Dubai International Stadium and is now expected to be out of action for six weeks.
The 29-year-old is Bangladesh’s all-time leading run-scorer and centurion in ODI cricket and his absence will come as a significant blow to the team’s hopes in the tournament.