Bangladesh have received a massive blow ahead of the two-match Test series against Pakistan, which is set to commence from August 21 in Rawalpindi. Star Bangladesh opener, Mahmudul Hasan is set to miss the upcoming series after sustaining an injury in his groin. The regular opener for the side will also miss the four-day game against Pakistan Shaheens, set to be played in Islamabad.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy Ruled out of Pakistan Tests
“We have received a mail regarding Mahmudul where it is stated that he sustained injury to his right groin and as a result, he is being rested for three weeks,” BCB Chief Physician, Debashish Chowdhury said as quoted by Cricbuzz. The 23-year-old reportedly sustained the injury while fielding in one of the games, after which he could not come out to bat in the second innings.
However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board hasn’t named Mahmudul Hasan’s replacement for the upcoming Test series against the Men in Green. Moreover, wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim, who has been included in Bangladesh A squad also opened up on a finger injury he sustained while playing the four-day game. “in the second innings (before going to bat), I got hurt in my finger so I did not bat. Hopefully, I will recover very soon and inshallah, I will play in the first Test,” he said in a statement.
The Bangla Tigers are set to take on Pakistan in a two-match Test series, starting August 21. While the first Test is scheduled to be played at the Rawalpindi cricket Stadium from August 21 till August 26, the action will then move to National Stadium in Karachi, where the match will be played between August 30 and September 3 behind closed doors.
Bangladesh squad for Test series vs Pakistan
Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed.