Shadman out of second Test

Bangladesh opening batsman Shadman Islam has been ruled out of the second and final Test against the West Indies due to injury. The Tigers lost the first Test by three wickets and Shadman is the second player to be ruled out of the second Test at Dhaka after ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had previously been ruled out due to a thigh injury.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said that Shadman has been making a good recovery from the hip injury incurred during an awkward fall while fielding on day four of the first Test. However, the BCB Medical Team suggested resting him for the second Test until he is fully fit to resume playing.

The batsman will leave the team Bio-security Bubble and will be under the surveillance and treatment of the BCB Medical Team as he undergoes rehabilitation. A replacement has not yet been named for Shadman.

Earlier yesterday, Soumya Sarkar was named in the squad for the second Test as Shakib replacement.