Mominul Ruled Out as Bangladesh Name Squad for Second West Indies Test
Bangladesh have ruled Mominul Haque out of the second Test against West Indies after the batter suffered concussion during the series opener, naming uncapped Amite Hasan as his replacement.
Mominul sustained a head injury during West Indies’ first innings of the opening Test after falling face-first while attempting to take a catch off Joshua Bishop at short leg. He was immediately taken off the field, with Jaker Ali coming in as his concussion substitute.
Under the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) concussion guidelines, a player diagnosed with concussion must complete a mandatory minimum seven-day stand-down period before returning to play. That rule alone settles Mominul’s absence: the second Test begins in Sylhet on November 5, inside the stand-down window.
A series Bangladesh must rescue
Bangladesh go into the Sylhet Test trailing the series after an eight-wicket defeat in the opener in Dhaka. The loss also affected their position in the ICC World Test Championship standings, where they slipped from fourth to fifth.
The Dhaka defeat was frustrating for the hosts because they had their chances. Despite securing a 27-run first-innings lead, Bangladesh failed to capitalise on their advantage, with West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican delivering a match-winning performance, claiming nine wickets across both innings.
That context makes Mominul’s absence a real blow. He is one of Bangladesh’s most experienced Test batters, and his record at home has often steadied the side in difficult moments. Losing him to concussion, rather than to form or selection, removes a senior presence from a dressing room that now has to win to level the series.
Who is Amite Hasan?
The 25-year-old Amite is regarded as one of the most prolific run-scorers in Bangladesh’s domestic circuit. He recently registered his third first-class double-century, scoring an unbeaten 201 for Sylhet Division against Khulna Division in a National Cricket League (NCL) fixture in Cox’s Bazar.
He has been in impressive form in the ongoing NCL season, averaging 79 across five matches. Amite made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in July this year, featuring as a wicketkeeper.
The selection is a vote of confidence in domestic form. Amite is not a like-for-like replacement for Mominul in experience, but his recent numbers are hard to ignore: three first-class double-centuries, a current season average of 79, and a debut already behind him. Sylhet, where the second Test will be played, is also his home division’s base, which may help him settle quickly.
Mushfiqur Rahim back in contention
Meanwhile, experienced batter Mushfiqur Rahim has retained his place in the squad despite missing the first Test due to a finger injury. He has reportedly recovered sufficiently to be available for the upcoming fixture.
Mushfiqur’s return would soften the loss of Mominul. Few players in the Bangladesh side carry as much Test experience, and his presence in the middle order would give the batting line-up a senior anchor it lacked in Dhaka.
The squad named for Sylhet is: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain and Amite Hasan.
What Sylhet will decide
The second Test, starting on November 5, is a series decider in practical terms. A West Indies win seals the series. A Bangladesh win levels it. A draw leaves West Indies ahead.
For Bangladesh, the questions are familiar ones: can the batting build on a first-innings lead, can the bowlers find an answer to Warrican, and can a side missing Mominul still post the totals that win Tests at home? The answers will come in Sylhet, with a new face in the squad and a senior one possibly returning.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mominul Haque out of the second Test?
He suffered concussion in the first Test after falling face-first while attempting a catch at short leg, and ICC guidelines require a minimum seven-day stand-down period.
Who replaces him?
Uncapped batter Amite Hasan, who has averaged 79 in the ongoing National Cricket League season and recently scored an unbeaten 201 for Sylhet Division.
When and where is the second Test?
It begins in Sylhet on November 5, 2026.
What happened in the first Test?
West Indies won by eight wickets in Dhaka, despite Bangladesh taking a 27-run first-innings lead. Jomel Warrican took nine wickets in the match, and Bangladesh slipped from fourth to fifth in the World Test Championship standings.
