Blow for Bangladesh: Jaker Ali ruled out of 2nd Test against South Africa due to a concussion

Bangladesh National Cricket Team have suffered a massive blow ahead of the second Test against the South Africa National Cricket Team. Wicketkeeper batter Jaker Ali has been ruled out of the final game of the two-match series between the teams.

Ali has been ruled out of the second Test against the South Africa National Cricket Team due to a concussion. The keeper-batter faced the injury during training at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday ahead of the second game.

Jaker Ali played a vital role for Bangladesh in the first Test against South Africa

Ali played a vital role for Bangladesh National Cricket Team in the first game. The keeper slammed a magnificent half-century in the second innings of the first game.

In what was his debut game, he showed great promise with the bat and kept his team in the hunt. With the kind of impact, he made in the first game, his absence would leave a massive void for the team.

Jaker Ali suffered a concussion while batting in practice yesterday [Sunday] - Bangladesh physio Bayjedul Islam Khan

Bangladesh National Cricket Team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan provided an update about Jaker Ali, confirming that the keeper-batter has faced a concussion and still isn't fit. He also mentioned that the recovery may take some time and the youngster won't be featuring in the second game. He explained:

"Jaker Ali suffered a concussion while batting in practice yesterday [Sunday]. He has a history of concussions and is still showing symptoms. Given his previous concussion record, recovery may take some time. Based on the clinical findings, he has been ruled out of the second Test."

Bangladesh adds wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon to the team in the absence of Jaker Ali

In the absence of Jaker Ali, the Bangladesh National Cricket Team have added wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon to the team. The youngster has earned his maiden call-up after his terrific performances in the domestic circuit.

Playing the first-class matches for Dhaka Division, he slammed three centuries for the NCL team. He has also played one game for Bangladesh A against Pakistan A in August this year and would be hoping to continue the same form for the national team as well.

He will be high on confidence going into the second Test against the South Africa National Cricket Team. He slammed 118 against Sylhet Division last week. This will be the second replacement for the team as earlier, they called up pace bowler Khaled Ahmed to replace Taskin Ahmed.

Bangladesh National Cricket Team faced a horrifying defeat in the first Test against the South Africa National Cricket Team. They weren't up to the mark with the bat and ball as they went on to lose the game by 7 wickets and also lost crucial World Test Championship points.

The hosts would now be keen to make a massive impact in the series and make a strong comeback. It remains to be seen how the Bangladesh team would come back after a defeat in the first game.