Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam is unlikely to bat in his team's first innings after he was stretchered off the ground with an ankle injury on the second morning of the Sylhet Test against West Indies.
The incident happened in the 78th over of the West Indies innings, when Amir Jangoo nudged a Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivery towards fine leg. Shadman gave chase from slip but when he tried to pick up the ball, he slipped and twisted his ankle. He lay slumped on the ground, writhing in pain, for several minutes near the boundary.
Replays suggested that there was dew on the outfield, which caused the initial slip. Shadman remained down as the stretcher was carried to the far end of the ground. All the Bangladesh players rushed to his aid, their faces etched with concern.
Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said Shadman was unlikely to bat in the first innings. "Shadman Islam hurt his ankle while fielding today. He couldn't continue as a result," Bayjedul said. "He is under observation, while we have also conducted a scan. It looks like he has an injury there. We will get the report on Saturday, after which we can ascertain how long it will take (for him to recover). At this moment, he is not in a condition to bat in the first innings."
Bangladesh bowled West Indies out for 356 after lunch on the second day and sent out Nayeem Hasan, who hadn't batted above No. 8 before this match, to open alongside Tanzid Hasan. The hosts ended the second day on 88 for 3, trailing by 268 runs.