Shakib Al Hasan has long gone into self-isolation after trying out certain for Covid-19. The primary Check gets underway on Might 156 in Chattogram.
Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. Courtesy: Reuters
HIGHLIGHTSShakib has performed 3 out of Bangladesh’s final 11 TestsShakib has long gone into self isolationThe first Check will get started on Might 15
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been dominated out of the hole Check in opposition to Sri Lanka after he examined certain for COVID-19. The Magura-born cricketer examined certain on Tuesday, Might 10, in an RT-PCR and fast antigen check.
Again on Monday, the Bangladesh nationwide crew began coaching in Chattogram and Shakib used to be anticipated to enroll in them on Wednesday. As according to a commentary from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the veteran has long gone into self-isolation and can go through any other check in a couple of days.
The primary Check is ready to happen from Sunday, Might 15 on the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The hosts are but to call a substitute for the 35-year-old. Previous, the Tigers ignored out at the products and services of all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and speedy bowler Taskin Ahmed.
Bangladesh additionally picked all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain Saikat as a canopy for Mehidy. Speedster Shoriful Islam’s participation within the first Check could also be matter to health. So far as Shakib is anxious, he has performed handiest 3 out of eleven Checks that Bangladesh have performed after he got here again from his one-year ban.
Previous this yr, the Bangladesh batters strained to accomplish within the two-match Check collection in opposition to South Africa. Shakib’s absence implies that their middle-order will additional be depleted. However the Tigers can take middle from the truth that they defeated New Zealand on the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui with out Shakib of their taking part in XI.
The second one and ultimate Check of Sri Lanka’s excursion of Bangladesh will get started on Monday, Might 23 on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Dhaka.
