IND BAN 2nd Test: After suffering a humiliating 188-run defeat on Sunday, Bangladesh have quickly announced their squad for the second Test in Dhaka. The hosts will be without the services of pacer Ebadot Hossain who pulled up an injury in Chattogram. Veteran Tamim Iqbal remains unavailable with a groin injury, Shakib Al Hasan, however, remains despite his trouble bowling during the 1st Test. Meanwhile, Nasum Ahmed was handed a maiden call-up. Follow India vs Bangladesh LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN
IND BAN 2nd Test: Ebadot Hossain, Tamim Iqbal RULED OUT, Shakib to feature despite injury as Bangladesh name squad for Dhaka Test – Check Details
Bangladesh announced their 15-man squad for the 2nd Test against India on Sunday. The hosts have hit an injury crisis with Ebadot Hossain out of the game. The right-arm pacer was one of the bright sparks in the defeat at Chattogram. Tamim Iqbal continues to be ruled out due to injury. He has featured in no games on India’s tour to Bangladesh. Shoriful Islam has also been dropped from the squad.
“Ebadot received an injury on his back in the first Test. He will not be fit for the second Test. That’s why we took Nasum in his place though we have yet to decide whether we would play an extra spinner in Dhaka,” said selector Habibul Bashar.
In his absence, Zakir Hasan made his debut and made his mark with a scintillating century. Backup keeper Anamul Haque is also dropped, while Nasum Ahmed returns to the squad. Nasum Ahmed adds squad depth and is also a handy spinner.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the squad for the second Test (22-26 December 2022) against India at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.#BCB | #Cricket | #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/yaN9sVRGq3
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The good news is Shakib Al Hasan is fit and will lead the side. The all-rounder struggled with an injury and did not bowl much. However, with the bat, he did score a fine half-century in the fourth innings.
Bangladesh squad for 2nd test: Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure, Mominul Haque, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Taskin Ahmed
IND BAN 2nd Test: Ebadot Hossain, Tamim Iqbal RULED OUT, Shakib to feature despite injury as Bangladesh name squad for Dhaka Test – Check Details
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