The Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed on Wednesday, January 24, that star all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has been diagnosed with a retinal disease in his left eye. The 36-year-old allegedly complained of eye problems and sought advice from ophthalmologists abroad as well as in Bangladesh.
It was determined after several ocular examinations that the cricket player’s left eye’s retinal problem. Shakib al Hasan will continue to play for Rangpur Riders in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League, where they will play the Khulna Tigers on January 26. Despite this, it is unlikely that the ailment would have an impact on his cricket career.
Shakib al Hasan has been expressing concerns about minor problems with his left eye. Following several eye exams and consultations with ophthalmologists in Bangladesh and overseas, it was determined that he had extrafoveal central serous chorioretinopathy (CSR) in his left eye. The decision has been made to handle the problem cautiously for the time being, according to senior BCB physician Dr. Debashis Chowdhury.
The disorder known as “extrafoveal central serous chorioretinopathy” damages the retina and impairs vision. He continued, “The medical staff supervising Shakib al Hasan case is hopeful about treating the illness in an efficient and cautious manner.
Notably, two months after suffering a finger injury during the 2023 ODI World Cup, Shakib al Hasan made his professional cricket comeback in Rangpur’s opening match against Fortune Barishal. The left-arm spinner made up for the southpaw’s lackluster performance, though, as the ball registered figures of 2/16 in four overs. The batsman scored just two (3).
Nurul Hasan, the Rangpur captain, also disclosed Shakib al Hasan visual impairment.
Even with his impressive performance with the ball, Rangpur lost by five wickets in the end. After the game, Nurul Hasan, the captain of Rangpur, disclosed Shakib’s visual impairment.
“He [Shakib] has been dealing with an eye issue for a while now. I believe he has been in constant contact with the physicians. After the game, Hasan remarked, “The physicians could only determine what stage the issue is at right now.