Not one, two, but three injuries made headlines during the 3rd ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Chattogram on Monday (March 18). Jaker Ali, an uncapped wicketkeeper batter, had to be stretched off the ground following a collision while fielding in the first innings. Crashing into Anamul Haque while attempting to take a catch of Pramod Madushan off Taskin Ahmed, Ali got injured and was taken off immediately.

Though Haque grabbed the catch, Jaker Ali crashed his head on Haque’s shoulder.&nbsp;

"His (Jaker) injury is in the neck. There's no injury on the brain. We have mobilised his neck. Pain will go down in the next 24 to 48 hours. He is already saying pain has gone down. He is talking to us; he had his medicine. There's no reason to be afraid," Bangladesh team physio said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh endured a tough time in the middle during the final ODI, as&nbsp;seamer Mustafizur Rahman had to be stretchered off due to cramps in the 48th over.

Seasoned campaigner Soumya Sarkar also injured his neck as he hit the advertisement board while trying to stop the ball in the 49th over. Tanzid Ahmed was roped in as Sarkar's concussion substitute.

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"Soumya fell hard while attempting to save a boundary and also hit the advertisement billboard," Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said in a statement.&nbsp;

"His head hit the ground in the process, and he felt stiffness in the neck and also complained of a headache and vision difficulties. A SCAT5 assessment was done when he came off. He has also hurt his left knee."

Moreover, on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough didn’t take the field in the second innings due to excessive heat.

<h2>Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka to win ODI series</h2>

Sri Lanka batted first in the decider and lost three wickets inside 11 overs. Following Kusal Mendis’ dismissal, rookie Janith Liyanage made the innings about himself, taking down the Bangladesh attack. Although wickets kept falling at the other end, Liyanage stood his ground and slammed his maiden hundred, remaining unbeaten on 101 off 102 balls, including hitting 11 fours and two sixes. Sri Lanka scored 235. &nbsp;

Bangladesh lost early wickets in the chase, but Tanzid Hasan and Towhid Hridoy kept the home team’s chances alive.&nbsp;

However, the lower order changed the game for the hosts, with Mushfiqur Rahim (37), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (25) and Rishad Hossain (48 off 18 balls, including hitting five fours and four sixes) sealing the deal for Bangladesh with four wickets remaining.&nbsp;

Not one, two, but three injuries made headlines during the 3rd ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Chattogram on Monday (March 18). Jaker Ali, an uncapped wicketkeeper batter, had to be stretched off the ground following a collision while fielding in the first innings.

Not one, two, but three injuries made headlines during the 3rd ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Chattogram on Monday (March 18). Jaker Ali, an uncapped wicketkeeper batter, had to be stretched off the ground following a collision while fielding in the first innings. Crashing into Anamul Haque while attempting to take a catch of Pramod Madushan off Taskin Ahmed, Ali got injured and was taken off immediately. Though Haque grabbed the catch, Jaker Ali crashed his head on Haque’s shoulder. "His (Jaker) injury is in the neck. There's no injury on the brain. We have mobilised his neck. Pain will go down in the next 24 to 48 hours. He is already saying pain has gone down. He is talking to us; he had his medicine. There's no reason to be afraid," Bangladesh team physio said in a statement. Meanwhile, Bangladesh endured a tough time in the middle during the final ODI, as seamer Mustafizur Rahman had to be stretchered off due to cramps in the 48th over. Seasoned campaigner Soumya Sarkar also injured his neck as he hit the advertisement board while trying to stop the ball in the 49th over. Tanzid Ahmed was roped in as Sarkar's concussion substitute. ALSO READ: England pacer Jofra Archer plays for Karnataka, tales wicket of English county teammate - WATCH "Soumya fell hard while attempting to save a boundary and also hit the advertisement billboard," Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said in a statement. "His head hit the ground in the process, and he felt stiffness in the neck and also complained of a headache and vision difficulties. A SCAT5 assessment was done when he came off. He has also hurt his left knee." Moreover, on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough didn’t take the field in the second innings due to excessive heat. Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka to win ODI series Sri Lanka batted first in the decider and lost three wickets inside 11 overs. Following Kusal Mendis’ dismissal, rookie Janith Liyanage made the innings about himself, taking down the Bangladesh attack. Although wickets kept falling at the other end, Liyanage stood his ground and slammed his maiden hundred, remaining unbeaten on 101 off 102 balls, including hitting 11 fours and two sixes. Sri Lanka scored 235. Bangladesh lost early wickets in the chase, but Tanzid Hasan and Towhid Hridoy kept the home team’s chances alive. However, the lower order changed the game for the hosts, with Mushfiqur Rahim (37), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (25) and Rishad Hossain (48 off 18 balls, including hitting five fours and four sixes) sealing the deal for Bangladesh with four wickets remaining.

Uncapped keeper Jaker Ali hospitalised as multiple injuries headline 3rd ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

New Zealand completed a comfortable run-chase in the 2nd ODI in Nelson, winning the ODI series with one game remaining. A win in this match meant Soumya Sarkar’s brilliant 169 went in vain, as he joined some of the elites on the list of players with the most runs in an innings in a losing cause. Will Young and Henry Nicholls starred with bat for the hosts, hitting 89 and 95&nbsp;respectively.

Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Bangladesh lost three wickets inside the first 10&nbsp;overs, with star batters captain Shanto and Litton Das back in hut on single digits.

Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim joined hands with Sarkar in their quest to bail Bangladesh out of trouble with a gritty 45. Sarkar, however, was the player on the song, smashing Kiwi bowlers to all parts of the ground.&nbsp;

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While none of the batters and even the tailenders could assist Sarkar with enough runs, the left-handed batter played a lone hand, smashing his ODI best of 169 from 151 balls, hitting 22 fours and two sixes. Bangladesh managed 291.

Will Young and Rachin Ravindra put the home side on the front foot following an attacking start. After losing Ravindra, seasoned campaigner Henry Nicholls walked in and, with Young, took the game away from Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Both came close to completing their respective hundreds but got out early.&nbsp;

Tom Latham and Blundell provided the final touches, scoring 34* and 24*, as New Zealand completed the chase with three overs and seven wickets remaining.

With this win, they won the three-match series 2-0, with the final ODI scheduled in Napier on Saturday (Dec 23).

Meanwhile, speaking on his incredible knock, Player of the Match, Sarkar said,&nbsp;“I took time in the first few overs. (I was) Happy with the hundred, but unfortunately, we lost.”

“(It) Would have been special had we won. Had good partnerships with Rahim and Miraz, but they got out at the wrong time. Could have had a bigger total if they wouldn't have got out. I watch the ball and play according to its merit. The pull shot over mid-wicket is my favourite shot,” he added.

New Zealand completed a comfortable run-chase in the 2nd ODI in Nelson, winning the ODI series with one game remaining. A win in this match meant Soumya Sarkar’s brilliant 169 went in vain, as he joined some of the elites on the list of players with the most runs in an innings in a losing cause.

New Zealand completed a comfortable run-chase in the 2nd ODI in Nelson, winning the ODI series with one game remaining. A win in this match meant Soumya Sarkar’s brilliant 169 went in vain, as he joined some of the elites on the list of players with the most runs in an innings in a losing cause. Will Young and Henry Nicholls starred with bat for the hosts, hitting 89 and 95 respectively. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Bangladesh lost three wickets inside the first 10 overs, with star batters captain Shanto and Litton Das back in hut on single digits. Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim joined hands with Sarkar in their quest to bail Bangladesh out of trouble with a gritty 45. Sarkar, however, was the player on the song, smashing Kiwi bowlers to all parts of the ground. ALSO READ: IPL 2024 - Replacing Rohit with Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain was tough and emotional: Mahela Jayawardene While none of the batters and even the tailenders could assist Sarkar with enough runs, the left-handed batter played a lone hand, smashing his ODI best of 169 from 151 balls, hitting 22 fours and two sixes. Bangladesh managed 291. Will Young and Rachin Ravindra put the home side on the front foot following an attacking start. After losing Ravindra, seasoned campaigner Henry Nicholls walked in and, with Young, took the game away from Bangladesh. Both came close to completing their respective hundreds but got out early. Tom Latham and Blundell provided the final touches, scoring 34* and 24*, as New Zealand completed the chase with three overs and seven wickets remaining. With this win, they won the three-match series 2-0, with the final ODI scheduled in Napier on Saturday (Dec 23). Meanwhile, speaking on his incredible knock, Player of the Match, Sarkar said, “I took time in the first few overs. (I was) Happy with the hundred, but unfortunately, we lost.” “(It) Would have been special had we won. Had good partnerships with Rahim and Miraz, but they got out at the wrong time. Could have had a bigger total if they wouldn't have got out. I watch the ball and play according to its merit. The pull shot over mid-wicket is my favourite shot,” he added.

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Uncapped keeper Jaker Ali hospitalised as multiple injuries headline 3rd ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

NZ vs BAN: Soumya Sarkar's 169 goes in vain as New Zealand clinch 2nd ODI, win series