Bangladesh's key all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, will be out of action for six weeks due to a finger injury, confirmed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Shakib injured the tip of his right index finger while attempting to take a catch during the second one-day international against Ireland in Chelmsford. An X-ray conducted on Saturday revealed a fracture on the base of the index finger, which typically takes six weeks to heal. As a result, the 36-year-old will not play in the final ODI against Ireland scheduled for Sunday. Bangladesh is currently leading the three-match series 1-0. The injury also puts Shakib's participation in the one-off Test match against Afghanistan next month at risk. Shakib is an essential player who contributes with both bat and ball, having scored over 6,000 runs and picked up 272 wickets in his ODI career.