MUSHFIQUR HIT ON HEAD, FEELS OKAY

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim was released from hospital after being admitted for precautionary tests when he was for struck on the head by a bouncer on the final day of the first cricket test against New Zealand on Monday.

A team spokesman said he was suffering mild concussion.

Mushfiqur was taken to hospital shortly before lunch when he was being struck on the back of the helmet as he tried to duck under a low bouncer from New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee. There were fears Mushfiqur had suffered a more serious injury but after arriving at Wellington Hospital, he was able to get word to his teammates that he was feeling better.