Zakir replaces injured Shadman in second Test squad

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has sustained a chest injury and got ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan, which begins on 16 May in Sylhet.

National team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said: “Shadman took a blow in the chest while taking a catch during the first Test in Mirpur. He has a traumatic contusion of the chest and is in pain. He will not be available for the second Test unfortunately.”

Shadman has been replaced in the squad by fellow left-hander Zakir Hasan.

The 28-year-old last featured in a Test match in November 2024.