Zakir Hasan to Replace Injured Shadman Islam for Sylhet Test Against Pakistan
Ban vs Pak 2026 - Zakir Hasan replaces Shadman Islam for Sylhet Test
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Shadman Islam, who was injured during the first Test against Pakistan, will be replaced by Zakir Hasan for the second Test in Sylhet. Bangladesh leads the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 104 runs.
- 01Shadman Islam suffered a chest injury during the first Test and will miss the second Test.
- 02Zakir Hasan, with a solid first-class season, will take Shadman's place in the lineup.
- 03Bangladesh leads the two-Test series against Pakistan 1-0.
- 04Shadman scored 13 and 10 in the first Test before his injury.
- 05Zakir has been in excellent form, averaging 57.09 in the current first-class season.
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Shadman Islam will not participate in the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet due to a chest injury sustained while taking a catch during the first Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. He scored 13 and 10 in that match, which Bangladesh won by 104 runs, giving them a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series. Bangladesh physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed that Shadman has a traumatic contusion and is in pain. Zakir Hasan will replace him; he has played 13 Tests with an average of 23.72. Zakir has been performing well in the ongoing season, scoring 628 runs at an average of 57.09, making him a promising addition to the team.
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Zakir Hasan's inclusion may strengthen the batting lineup for the second Test, potentially influencing the outcome of the series.
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