Bangladesh's Saqibul doubtful for Twenty20 World Cup

DHAKA, Sept 2 (Reuters) Bangladesh all-rounder Saqibul Hasan is a doubt for the Twenty20 World Cup due to an injured finger, a cricket official today.

Bangladesh face hosts South Africa and West Indies in the group stage of the 12-team championship to be played from September 11-24.

Saqibul damaged his right index finger last week during a practice session in Nairobi, where Bangladesh are now playing in a four-nation warm-up tournament.

''The finger is in under a protective cap at present. The team physio will monitor his position in three to four days,'' Bangladesh media manager Rabeed Imam told Reuters from Nairobi.

A middle-order batsman/left-arm spinner, Saqibul has played three tests and 34 ODIs for Bangladesh since making his debut against Zimbabwe at home last year.

He has been short-listed for the ICC emerging player of the year award, which will be given in Johannesburg on Sept. 10.

REUTERS TB PM1608