Shakib Al Hasan, the all-rounder for Bangladesh, has been cleared to play in the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka after recovering from an eye issue. Bangladesh faced a defeat in the first Test by 328 runs within four days.
Shakib had been absent from the national team since November, following an injury during the Cricket World Cup in India. Despite his absence, he performed well in the Bangladesh and Dhaka Premier Leagues over the past two months. His last Test appearance was in April 2023 against Ireland.
In other team news, batter Towhid Hridoy has been left out to make room for Shakib. Additionally, pace bowler Mushfik Hasan won’t be playing due to a left ankle injury, and Hasan Mahmud, a seasoned white-ball player for Bangladesh, will replace him. Mahmud has an impressive record in First-Class cricket.
Here’s the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming Test:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain)
- Zakir Hasan
- Mahmudul Hasan
- Shadman Islam
- Liton Das
- Mominul Haque
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Shahadat Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan
- Nayeem Hasan
- Taijul Islam
- Shoriful Islam
- Syed Khaled Ahmed
- Nahid Rana
- Hasan Mahmud
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