Bangladesh pacer Mashrafe Mortaza sustained an injury to his right knee and is doubtful to appear in the World Cup.The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Wednesday that Mortaza sustained a total tear of his reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament.
After consulting physicians, including Australia's David Young, the Board refused to comment on his chances of participation in the World Cup starting in February.
The injury-prone bowler returned to international cricket in October, against New Zealand, after he had been ruled out for months due to injuries he sustained during Bangladesh's tour of the West Indies in July, 2009.
But he sprained his ankle in the first match against New Zealand and was ruled out of the series again before returning against Zimbabwe in December.
A 30-man preliminary squad named by the Board for the World Cup includes Mortaza. But his chances of playing in the showcase event, which will be jointly hosted by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, are slim as generally any injury to the ACL takes months to heal fully.
The Board's statement concluded Mortaza has been advised rest for a minimum of 10 days and his condition will be reviewed after three days.
The injury-prone bowler returned to international cricket in October, against New Zealand, after he had been ruled out for months due to injuries he sustained during Bangladesh's tour of the West Indies in July, 2009.
But he sprained his ankle in the first match against New Zealand and was ruled out of the series again before returning against Zimbabwe in December.
A 30-man preliminary squad named by the Board for the World Cup includes Mortaza. But his chances of playing in the showcase event, which will be jointly hosted by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, are slim as generally any injury to the ACL takes months to heal fully.
The Board's statement concluded Mortaza has been advised rest for a minimum of 10 days and his condition will be reviewed after three days.
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