Bangladesh draft in Reza to replace injured Baisya

DHAKA: Bangladesh have called up all-rounder Farhad Reza to replace injured paceman Tapash Baisya in their World Cup squad, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Thursday.  

Baisya has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering an ankle injury during the team's 10-wicket defeat by Australia last Saturday.   

"He will require 6-8 weeks to recover, so Reza has been re-called to reinforce the squad," a BCB statement said.   

"Reza will leave Dhaka for Barbados if the change in the squad is approved by ICC," BCB's chief executive Mahmudur Rahman told Reuters.    

Bangladesh reached the second round of the tournament for the first time this year but remain rooted to the bottom of the standings after suffering heavy defeats against Australia and New Zealand in their opening two Super Eights matches.   

Bangladesh still have to play South Africa, England, Ireland and West Indies.