Dhaka: Shakib Al Hasan is fit and will return to the Bangladesh squad for the second Test against Pakistan in Dhaka next week, his side said on Tuesday.
A hamstring injury against West Indies last month prematurely ended Shakib’s time in the T20 World Cup, and he missed the three-match short format series against Pakistan in November.
He was included in the squad for the first Test, which ended with an impressive eight-wicket win for Pakistan on Tuesday, but was dropped later.
without leading spinner Shakib, Taijul Islam Despite 7-116 to help the hosts take a 44-run lead in the first innings, Bangladesh staged a lonely and losing battle.
Bangladesh also includes fast bowlers Taskeen Ahmed, who missed the first Test due to a finger injury. batsman Mohd NaeemHaving played 32 T20Is and two One Day Internationals, received his maiden Test call-up.
The second Test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from December 4-8.
A hamstring injury against West Indies last month prematurely ended Shakib’s time in the T20 World Cup, and he missed the three-match short format series against Pakistan in November.
He was included in the squad for the first Test, which ended with an impressive eight-wicket win for Pakistan on Tuesday, but was dropped later.
without leading spinner Shakib, Taijul Islam Despite 7-116 to help the hosts take a 44-run lead in the first innings, Bangladesh staged a lonely and losing battle.
Bangladesh also includes fast bowlers Taskeen Ahmed, who missed the first Test due to a finger injury. batsman Mohd NaeemHaving played 32 T20Is and two One Day Internationals, received his maiden Test call-up.
The second Test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from December 4-8.
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