Shadman Islam Injury: Opener Stretchered Off in Sylhet
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam was stretchered off the field after suffering an ankle injury on the second morning of the ongoing second Test against West Indies at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The Shadman Islam injury leaves his further participation in the match uncertain.
The incident occurred during the 78th over, when Amir Jangoo guided a delivery from Mehidy Hasan Miraz towards fine leg. Shadman chased the ball from the slip region but slipped while attempting to retrieve it, twisting his ankle in the process.
The left-handed batter fell to the ground at once and remained in considerable pain for several minutes before being stretchered off. Bangladesh players rushed to his aid as medical staff attended to him.
Bangladesh physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed that Shadman had injured his left ankle and would undergo further assessment.
“Shadman suffered a left ankle twist. He is under observation. We will send him for an MRI scan,” he said.
Replays appeared to show moisture on the outfield, which may have contributed to Shadman’s initial slip.
The Shadman Islam injury and the match situation
The injury came at a bad time for Bangladesh. Shadman had struck a century in the first Test, and his form at the top of the order was one of the hosts’ strengths in the series. Losing him, even for one innings, changes the shape of the batting line-up.
West Indies were dismissed for 356 after lunch on the second day. Following the dismissal, Bangladesh promoted Nayeem Hasan, who had not previously batted higher than No. 8, to open alongside Tanzid Hasan.
At the time of filing, Bangladesh were 51 for 3 in their first innings, with Towhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten at the crease. Tanzid Hasan (16), Nayeem Hasan (5) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (18) had been dismissed as the hosts looked to respond to West Indies’ first-innings total.
For West Indies, Amir Jangoo was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 133 off 212 deliveries, including 13 fours and two sixes. Justin Greaves provided valuable support with 51 off 112 balls, while Jomel Warrican and Joshua Bishop contributed 27 and 23 respectively.
Hasan Mahmud led Bangladesh’s bowling attack with an impressive six-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 6 for 90 in 24 overs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed claimed two wickets apiece.
Why the injury matters for Bangladesh
An ankle twist can look minor and still end a match. The MRI scan will decide whether Shadman can bat again in this Test, and the team will not risk a player who cannot run between the wickets or stand for long periods in the field.
The reshuffle already tells the story. Promoting a lower-order batter to open is a stopgap, not a plan. If Shadman cannot return, Bangladesh will bat a man short in effect, with the tail starting earlier than the team would like.
The timing also hurts because the series is still open. A century in the first Test had given Shadman confidence, and the hosts need their senior batters to match West Indies’ first-innings total.
Test squads can change fast, and Pakistan’s own Test plans have been shaken up before the Sri Lanka series. Tickets for Pakistan’s home Tests against Sri Lanka start at Rs200, with the series starting in Rawalpindi on Monday. Brendan Taylor’s century put Zimbabwe on top against Afghanistan in another Test this week, while Arafat Minhas earned the ICC player of the month nod for October.
What happens next
The MRI result will decide Shadman’s fate in this Test. If the scan shows only a mild twist, he may return to bat lower down the order. If it shows ligament damage, his series could be over. Bangladesh will update the position once the scan is done, and the hosts will hope their in-form opener is back before the match slips away.
What happened to Shadman Islam?
Shadman twisted his left ankle while chasing a ball to fine leg in the 78th over on the second morning of the Sylhet Test. He was stretchered off after lying in pain for several minutes.
Will Shadman bat again in the Test?
It remains uncertain. He is under observation and will have an MRI scan. The result will decide whether he can take any further part in the match.
What was the score when Shadman was injured?
West Indies made 356 in their first innings. Bangladesh were 51 for 3 in reply at the time of filing, with Towhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten.
Who replaced Shadman as opener?
Nayeem Hasan, who had not previously batted higher than No. 8, was promoted to open alongside Tanzid Hasan.
