Afghanistan cricketer Rahmat Shah will miss the series-clinching third ODI against Bangladesh following a calf injury he suffered while playing in the second ODI. Rahmat retired hurt after getting injured and attempted a heroic effort to come back to bat once Afghanistan lost their ninth wicket. He could, however, manage only one ball before being forced to leave the field. Watch the video here: Rahmat Shah reminded us what heroes are made of 🙌#AFGvBAN pic.twitter.com/Rn4ZVemS9Y — FanCode (@FanCode) October 11, 2025 Afghanistan physio Nirmalan Thanabalasingam hurried to his aid as he could no longer stand and was eventually lifted from the ground in a wheelchair. "He (Rahmat) unfortunately succumbed to his injury so he is out now. We will do all the right things in terms of imaging and stuff tomorrow. He is going to be out for some time, I think," the physio confirmed, further stating that Rahmat is likely to miss the third ODI on October 14 at Abu Dhabi. Also Read | 'Don’t Beat Our Bowlers That Bad': Lara’s Lighthearted Plea to Jaiswal Rahmat Shah's Heroics and Recent Milestones In spite of the injury, Rahmat had already surpassed a significant landmark, becoming the first Afghan batsman with 4,000 ODI runs. He also scored an essential half-century in the first ODI, displaying his value to the Afghan batting attack. In the second ODI, spectators were cheering as Rahmat tried to bat, but his innings was terminated when Rishad Hossain bowled a googly which hit him in the stomach, leading him to retire straight away. Rahmat's injury is a timely blow to Afghanistan at the moment, as they seek to conclude the series against Bangladesh. His absence in the third ODI will most definitely hurt the team's batting depth. Afghanistan will have other important players to rise to the challenge and ensure that they stay competitive in the series-deciding game. The third ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh will take place on October 14 in Abu Dhabi. The fans would be eagerly looking to see if Afghanistan can sustain a good performance without their ace opener. The medical bulletin on Rahmat Shah would also be closely watched as the team would look to overcome this loss.