Mehidy Hasan Ruled Out Of 1st Test Against Sri Lanka Owing To Finger Injury
Bangladesh Cricket Team was dealt a huge bolt ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka as their premier spinner, Mehidy Hasan has been ruled out owing to a finger injury.
To further worsen the situation, the Bangla team might have to play without him in the second Test as well. As of now, he has been replaced by Nayeem Hasan in the Test squad.
“He (Mehidy) is definitely ruled out from the opening Test due to a hairline injury while he is also doubtful for the second Test,” Habibul Bashar, a member of the national selection panel, said.
The injury occurred during the ongoing Dhaka Premier League where Mehidy is part of the Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. In their game against the Prime Bank Cricketers Club at the BKSP on April 24, Mehidy hurt his finger while trying to take a catch.
The Lankans are visiting Bangladesh for the 2-match Test series which will be part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Although their chances of qualifying are low, both teams will be keen to better their Test squads.
Sri Lanka will land on May 8 following which they will play a 2-day practice game at the BKSP on May 10,11.
Bangladesh Squad for Test series against Sri Lanka:
Mominul Haque (c), Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, Yasir Ali, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Nurul Hasan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Shohidul Islam, Shoriful Islam (subject to fitness).
Schedule for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Test series:
1st Test – Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (ZACS) in Chattogram, May 15-19
2nd Test – Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Dhaka, May 23-27
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