Bangladesh quick bowler Ebadot Hossain must bear a knee surgical procedure, which places him doubtful for the ODI World Cup in October-November in India.

The BCB's senior doctor Dr Debashis Chowdhury did not decide to a timeframe for Ebadot's restoration, however mentioned that the surgical procedure had turn out to be a necessity. "Ebadot consulted a knee specialist in London this week," he mentioned in a press assertion. "Upon extensive review of his condition, it was decided that Ebadot would undergo a left ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair.

"At this stage, we aren't able to offer additional particulars together with the rehab course of and anticipated timeframe for restoration. However, we're totally dedicated to serving to and supporting the participant in each approach potential in his journey in direction of returning to cricket."

Ebadot picked up the injury during last month's third ODI against Afghanistan at home, which Bangladesh won, even though they lost the series 2-1.

The injury wasn't thought to be too serious at the time. Or even when Ebadot was named in Bangladesh's Asia Cup squad earlier this month. But he was later withdrawn when it became clear that the injury needed attention. The selectors subsequently named Tanzim Hasan as his replacement.

Ebadot was one of many type bowlers within the Bangladesh white-ball set-up earlier than his harm, and his 22 wickets at 22.90 since his ODI debut in August final yr has made him the highest wicket-taker within the format for his facet.