Is Shadman Islam Ruled Out of BAN vs WI 2nd Test? Latest Injury Update

Bangladesh have suffered a major injury scare during the second Test against the West Indies at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Opener Shadman Islam was stretchered off the field on Friday, November 6, after twisting his left ankle while attempting to stop the ball near the boundary.

The incident occurred on the second day of the final Test, raising concerns about Bangladesh's batting options. He had scored a century in the opening Test and remains an important part of the hosts' batting line-up. However, Shadman Islam injury can play a major role in Bangladesh's attempt to level this series.

Is Shadman Islam Ruled Out of BAN vs WI 2nd Test?

Shadman suffered the injury during the 78th over of the West Indies' first innings. Amir Jangoo played a delivery from Mehidy Hasan Miraz towards the fine-leg boundary, prompting the Bangladesh opener to chase the ball. However, his left ankle got stuck in the turf as he bent down to stop it, causing an awkward twist.

The batter immediately went down in considerable pain, prompting the fast bowler Hasan Mahmud to call for the team physio. Medical staff attended to him before bringing out a stretcher to take him off the field.

According to Cricbuzz, Shadman Islam has been taken to the hospital for a scan after hurting his ankle. His injury will be assessed following the medical examination.

According to Shadman Islam injury update, there is no official confirmation that he has been ruled out of the remainder of the second Test. Bangladesh will be hoping the scan results do not reveal a serious injury, particularly with their batting already under pressure.