Mehidy Hasan Miraz rushed to hospital after heroic knock sealed Bangladesh’s historic win over Australia

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is being treated after being hit by a bouncer on the side of his helmet. (X photo) Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was taken to hospital for observation after suffering concussion during his side’s memorable ODI series win over Australia in Dhaka on Thursday.The all-rounder, who played through visible discomfort to lead Bangladesh to their first-ever bilateral ODI series win over Australia, was hit on the side of the helmet by Riley Meredith’s sharp bouncer during the chase.Despite collapsing to his knees after the blow and later reportedly vomiting during treatment, Mehidy refused to leave the field and carried his side over the line with an unbeaten 22, sealing victory with a six over fine leg.

Concussion after hitting the helmet

The incident occurred in Bangladesh’s 34th innings. Team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan attended to Mehidy immediately, while Australia’s team doctor also joined the on-field assessment. A stretcher was brought to the ground as a precaution.Although clearly despondent, the Bangladesh skipper continued with his innings and completed the chase in dramatic fashion.“Mehidy Hasan Miraz had a concussion during the match today,” Bangladesh team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam Khan said after the match.“He continued to play after the assessment in the middle. We sent him to the hospital to assess the rest of his marks and for general observation. He will be there for another 24 hours,” he added.Team officials later confirmed that Mehidy is out of danger but will remain under observation. Vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto attended the post-match presentation in his absence.

Bangladesh is making history

Earlier, Bangladesh bowlers rattled Australia after the visitors opted to bat first in a rain-affected contest.Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman reduced the tourists to 0 for 3 before half-centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Xavier Bartlett helped Australia recover to 187 for 8 in their allotted 42 overs.Set a revised target of 192 in 41 overs, Bangladesh received valuable contributions from Soumya Sarkar (42), Shanto (41) and Towhid Hridoy who remained unbeaten on 40.But it was Mehidy who finished fittingly to help the hosts reach the target in the 35th over and secure a series triumph over one of the world’s most successful ODI teams.The third and final ODI will be played in Dhaka on Sunday before the teams head to Chattogram for the three-match T20I series.