Bangladesh Cricket Team Faces Setback with Shadman Islam's Injury Ahead of Second Test

Injury Concerns for Bangladesh Ahead of Crucial Test

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 14: The Bangladesh cricket team is facing a significant challenge as they prepare for the second Test against Pakistan. Opener Shadman Islam has been ruled out due to a chest injury sustained during the first Test in Mirpur.

According to the national team's physiotherapist, Bayjedul Islam Khan, Shadman suffered a traumatic chest contusion after being hit while attempting to catch the ball, which will prevent him from participating in the upcoming match set to commence on May 16 in Sylhet.

“Shadman experienced a painful blow to the chest while trying to take a catch during the first Test. Unfortunately, he will not be available for the second Test due to this injury,” stated Bayjedul Islam Khan.

In light of this setback, Bangladesh has called up Zakir Hasan, another left-handed batsman, to replace Shadman in the squad. Zakir last played a Test match in November 2024.

Notably, Zakir made history as the first Bangladeshi opener to score a century on his Test debut against India in 2022.

The upcoming match is part of the ICC World Test Championship, and Bangladesh enters this fixture with confidence after a remarkable victory in the first Test, where their bowlers claimed 10 wickets in just over two sessions, leading to a 104-run win.