Bangladesh have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the second Test against Pakistan.
Opener Shadman Islam has been ruled out after sustaining a chest injury during the opening Test in Mirpur.
Shadman Islam’s Chest Injury
National Team Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed that Shadman Islam suffered a traumatic chest contusion. This occurred after taking a blow while attempting a catch. He will miss the second and final Test of the series beginning on May 16 in Sylhet.
Zakir Hasan Named as Replacement
Bangladesh have named fellow left-hander Zakir Hasan as his replacement in the squad.
Zakir last featured in a Test in November 2024. He notably became the first Bangladesh opener to score a century on Test debut when he achieved the feat against India in 2022.
Bangladesh’s Series Momentum
The upcoming fixture, part of the ICC World Test Championship, sees Bangladesh carrying momentum into the match after sealing an impressive victory in the series opener. A dominant bowling display saw them claim 10 wickets in just over two sessions to land a 104-run win.
The second Test begins on May 16 in Sylhet.