Mashrafe out for at least four weeks after thumb fracture

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Bangladesh’s limited-overs captain Mashrafe Mortaza has been diagnosed with a fractured thumb and ruled out of action for four to six weeks after he was struck on the right hand during the third T20 against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. Mashrafe was injured after a Kane Williamson shot hit his hand during the hosts’ 27-run win to sweep the series 3-0.

“Mashrafe had an X-ray done immediately after the match and the report has confirmed a fractured right metacarpal,” team physio Dean Conway said. “Recovery is expected to …

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