Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been discharged from hospital after a head injury scare during the second ODI against Australia. The all-rounder returned home after undergoing medical observation following a blow to the head sustained during the match.
The second ODI of the three-match series was played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Thursday, June 11. Bangladesh secured victory in the match to take an unassailable lead in the series and seal a historic ODI series win over Australia.
The Vomiting Was a Bit Concerning - Nafees Iqbal on Mehidy Hasan Miraz's Injury Scare
Bangladesh team operations manager Nafees Iqbal said the team took a cautious approach after Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered a head injury during the second ODI against Australia. He revealed that the captain's vomiting on the field raised concerns and led to his hospitalization for observation.
"He (Mehidy) was under observation for almost 12 hours at Evercare Hospital. As you know, he received a blow to the head from a bouncer and vomited, which was a bit concerning," Nafees Iqbal said in a video message released by the BCB on Friday.
Miraz was struck on the side of his helmet by a bouncer from Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis during Bangladesh's run chase. Following the impact, Bangladesh physio Bayjedul Islam Khan and the Australian team doctor assessed him on the field.
Despite feeling discomfort and vomiting during the medical assessment, Miraz chose to continue batting. The Bangladesh captain remained unbeaten on 22 off 22 balls and hit a six to help his team complete the chase and secure a five-wicket DLS victory.
The Reports Came Back Clear - Nafees Iqbal on Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Nafees Iqbal provided a positive update on Mehidy Hasan Miraz after the Bangladesh captain underwent medical checks. He said that the scan results were encouraging and confirmed that Miraz had been discharged from hospital after receiving clearance from doctors.
"But he continued playing and, immediately after the match, BCB doctors and the physio collectively decided he had to be sent to Evercare, even though he was feeling better. He underwent a scan, and the report of the first scan was good."
"Today, he underwent a second scan, and since the report has come out good, he has been released from the hospital. I am not sure about practice tomorrow, but definitely our doctors and physio will be in communication with him regarding availability."
We Expected Miraz to Recover in Time - Selector Confident Ahead of Final ODI
A member of Bangladesh's selection panel expressed confidence that Mehidy Hasan Miraz will recover in time for the final ODI against Australia. The selector said the positive scan reports gave the team management confidence about the captain's recovery.
"We expected Miraz to recover in time, since the scan reports have been good," a member of the national selection panel told Cricbuzz.
Bangladesh will not make any additions or changes to the squad for the third ODI. The team management has decided to stick with the current group and continue monitoring Miraz's condition. The third and final ODI will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday, June 14.
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