Ban vs Pak: Bangladesh name squad for second Test, make one change

Bangladesh have named the same squad for the second Test match, barring Shadman Islam. Islam, who sustained a chest injury during the opening Test, has been replaced by Zakir Hasan.

Islam injured

Islam picked up the injury while taking Salman Ali Agha’s catch during the fourth innings on the final day. He collapsed on the ground shortly after and had to be taken off the field. The 30-year-old did not return for the remainder of the game.

"Shadman took a blow to the chest while taking a catch during the first Test in Mirpur. He has a traumatic contusion to the chest and is in pain," Bangladesh physio Bayjedul said.

"He will not be available for the second Test unfortunately," he added.

His replacement, Zakir, last played a Test in December 2024, though his return to the playing XI remains unlikely with Litton Das taking the gloves.

Bangladesh are 1-0 up in the two-match Test series after defeating Pakistan by 104 runs in the first game. The next game is set to be played in Sylhet on May 16.

Bangladesh squad for second Test:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Amite Hasan, Mominul Haque, Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, and Ebadot Hossain.

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