PAK vs BAN 2nd Test: Injured Shariful Islam out of second Test against Pakistan, this player gets a chance
PAK vs BAN 2nd Test: It is also considered difficult for Shariful to play in the Chennai Test against India starting on September 19.
Bangladesh fast bowler Shariful Islam has been ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi due to a back injury. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has been included in Bangladesh's playing-11 in his place. Taskin Ahmed got a place in the playing-11 as a replacement. In this way, he is making a comeback in the Test team after a year. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said in a statement, "Bangladesh fast bowler Shariful Islam has a back strain and his name could not be considered for selection in the second Test match against Pakistan which started in Rawalpindi.
The left-arm fast bowler complained of discomfort in the back area after the first match and the injury was confirmed in the tests conducted later." Bangladesh team physio Baijedul Islam Khan said that Shariful looked a bit upset after the first Test in Rawalpindi. After this, he had an MRI done. The report showed a grade 1 left adductor strain. Recovery in such cases usually takes about 10 days and he has started his rehab. "
Shariful is unlikely to feature in the two-Test series against India beginning in Chennai on September 19. He picked up three wickets in the first Test against Pakistan. Shariful also had a great game with the bat and smashed two sixes in his 22-run knock off 14 balls in the first innings. Shariful, who made his Test debut in 2021, has so far played 11 matches and picked up 25 wickets at an average of 33.72.
Bangladesh created history as they registered their maiden Test series victory over Pakistan after opting to bowl first in Rawalpindi. For the visiting team, a big win will come if the second Test is drawn or Bangladesh wins. The second Test started a day late after incessant rains washed out the entire first day's play at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday.
