Shadman Islam Ankle Injury: Bangladesh's top-order batsman Shadman Islam suffered a serious ankle injury during the second Test against the West Indies. He was carried off the field on a stretcher.

Shadman Islam ankle injury

The second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies is being played in Sylhet. During the first session of the second day of the match, Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam suffered a serious injury and had to be stretchered off the field. The accident occurred while fielding. He was subsequently hospitalized.

Shadman injured his ankle while fielding. He twisted his ankle. He immediately collapsed to the ground in pain. He was seen writhing in pain for some time. He was taken off the field on a stretcher. The Bangladeshi player had to be hospitalized due to the injury. According to IANS, he went to the hospital for an MRI scan.

The incident occurred in the 78th over of the West Indies innings when Amir Jangoo played a shot towards fine leg off Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Shadman chased the ball from slip, but while trying to collect it, he slipped and twisted his ankle. Replays showed that there was dew in the outfield, which caused his slip. All the players immediately ran to his aid. There is no confirmation whether Shadman will be available for the rest of the match.

He scored a century in the first Test.

Shadman scored a century in the first innings of the first Test in Mirpur, scoring 105 runs. Therefore, if he is ruled out of the second Test, it could be a major blow to Bangladesh. It will be interesting to see what decision is taken on his decision.

West Indies made a big total in the first innings.

West Indies, batting first, posted 356/10. Aamir Jangoo top-scored for the team with 133 runs, studded with 13 fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, Hasan Mahmud took six wickets for Bangladesh.