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Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out of Asian Games 2026

Bangladesh has encountered a major setback during the ongoing Asian Games 2026 as premier batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto misses the upcoming quarter-final fixture against Malaysia. Medical evaluations coordinated by local physicians, the team physiotherapist, and the contingent doctor confirmed a fever, prompting the Bangladesh Olympic Association and the Bangladesh Cricket Board to send the skipper back home to prevent any physical risks ahead of the upcoming Afghanistan red-ball series scheduled for October 9th.

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