NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar suffered a head injury while fielding in the third and final one-day international (ODI) against Sri Lanka in Chittagong on Monday. Consequently, he was substituted under concussion replacement rules by Tanzid Hasan Tamim.
"Soumya fell hard while attempting to save a boundary and also hit the advertisement billboard," Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said in a statement.
"His head hit the ground in the process, and he felt stiffness in the neck and also complained of a headache and vision difficulties."
In a series of unfortunate events during the final ODI, substitute Bangladesh fielder Jaker Ali Anik was hospitalised following a collision with Anamul Haque as they both attempted to catch the ball in the final over of Sri Lanka's innings.
Additionally, Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman had to leave the field on a stretcher due to cramps, preventing him from completing his full quota of 10 overs.
Furthermore, umpire Richard Kettleborough was unable to return to the field after the innings break due to the intense heat. He was substituted by reserve umpire Tanvir Ahmed.
Despite these challenges, Bangladesh managed to bowl out Sri Lanka for 235 runs in 50 overs, despite Janith Liyanage's unbeaten century for the visitors.
The series stands tied at 1-1, with Bangladesh winning the opener by six wickets and Sri Lanka securing victory in the second match by three wickets on Friday.
(With AFP inputs)
