Injury Blow: Bangladesh Replaces Injured Shadman with Zakir for Pak Test 2
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Bangladesh’s Test campaign against Pakistan hits a snag with opener Shadman Islam ruled out of the second Test due to a chest injury picked up in Mirpur. Stepping in is stylish left-hander Zakir Hasan, as per the latest BCB update.
Bayzedul from BCB explained, ‘Shadman got hit on the chest taking a catch; it’s serious enough to keep him out.’ This comes right after Bangladesh’s morale-boosting 104-run victory—their third in a row against Pakistan and a home first.
The first Test was a nail-biter: Bangladesh racked up 413 first, Pakistan 386. Declaring at 240/9 second time around, they set 268, which Pakistan couldn’t chase, folding for 163. Rana’s 5/50 and Shanto’s 101 & 87 were highlights.
As Bangladesh rides this wave of success, Zakir Hasan’s inclusion adds fresh energy to the opening slot. The second Test looms in Sylhet from May 16, promising more drama in this riveting series.
