Bangladesh batsman Nasir Hossain has recently sustained an injury off the field. There were speculations regarding his injury and some sources even claimed that he was injured because of playing football.

“It is quite disappointing to see what is happening with me,” Nasir told Cricbuzz in an attempt to clear the rumors. “I had twisted my knee while running during a personal visit outside Dhaka but there is no truth whatsoever regarding the allegation that it was sustained while playing football. I did not anticipate that my injury will be projected in this manner by the media and it is simply hurtful, to say the least.”

The 26-year-old had a good chance to lead Bangladesh A in their upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. However, the 30-year-old will have to undergo a surgery for tearing right knee ligament and is expected to be out of the game for six months.

“Since completing the century in the last game of the league, my focus clearly returned on my own game as that innings helped me to regain the confidence that was lacking for not being able to contribute as per my expectation.

“I knew that there are some opportunities coming up for me to prove my worth and make a claim for a permanent place in the national dressing room,” he said.

Earlier, after the misunderstanding about the cause of the injury, national selector Habibul Bashar said: “Every cricketer should have a clear knowledge regarding his priorities. Certainly it will make him pay as he will surely lose few opportunities that seemed to be lying ahead for him to grab.”