Bangladesh's Shadman Islam stretchered off after ankle injury in second Test
What Happened?
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam was stretchered off the field after twisting his ankle while fielding during the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet. He is currently under observation at a hospital.
Key points
- Shadman twisted his left ankle while fielding in the 78th over.
- He was taken to the hospital for an MRI scan.
- Bangladesh cannot replace him with a concussion substitute.
- Nayeem Hasan replaced Shadman as an opener.
- West Indies lead the two-match series 1-0.
Key insights
- If Shadman is ruled out, Bangladesh will play with only 10 players.
- The injury highlights the risks associated with wet playing conditions.
Why it matters
Shadman's injury could impact Bangladesh's performance in the ongoing Test match.
Entities
Source
Times of India
