New Delhi, November 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Bangladesh have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming tour of South Africa, with opener Shadman Islam ruled out of the two-Test series after sustaining an ankle injury during the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.
Shadman twisted his left ankle while fielding on the second day of the Test on Saturday. He was stretchered off the ground and taken to hospital for an MRI scan to assess the extent of the injury.
A member of Bangladesh’s selection panel confirmed that the opener would miss the South Africa tour, adding that the injury could be more serious than initially expected.
“He (Shadman) is ruled out from the South Africa tour,” the selection panel member told Cricbuzz. “As far as my knowledge is concerned, he suffered a tear while there is a possibility of a fracture as well.”
The incident occurred during the 78th over of West Indies’ first innings when Shadman chased a ball played towards fine leg by Amir Jangoo. He slipped while attempting to collect it and appeared to be in considerable discomfort.
Bangladesh team physio Bayzediul Islam said Shadman could not continue fielding and was not in a condition to bat in the first innings.
“We have kept him under observation. He was also scanned. It seems he has an injury. We will get the report of Shadman’s injury scan tomorrow, and then we will be able to share all the details later,” the physio said after Saturday’s play.
With Shadman unavailable, Bangladesh are understood to be facing the prospect of continuing the ongoing Test with one batter short.
Mymensingh opener Mahfizul Islam Robin has emerged as the likely replacement for the South Africa tour. He is already with the Bangladesh Test squad in Sylhet and has been working additionally in the nets under the supervision of the national coaching staff.
Bangladesh are scheduled to leave Dhaka on November 10 for a multi-format tour of South Africa, comprising two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.
The first Test will be played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from November 15 to 19, while the second match is scheduled at SuperSport Park from November 23 to 27.
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