The possibility for opening batsman Shadmad Islam and Imrul Kayes to make available for the first Test against Pakistan, slated to begin on February 7 at Rawalpindi, looked gloomy as they have been nursing the injuries which they sustained few days ago.
Bangladesh is set to visit Pakistan for the second phase of tour on February 6.
The Tigers have just returned from Pakistan after completing the first phase of tour that comprised with three-match T20 series.
Shadman and kayes were not the part of that series which Bangladesh lost by 2-0 with the third and final match being washed out due to heavy rain. But both of the batsmen have been considered as vital cog for Bangladesh’s longer version format.
Shadman had been struggling with a wrist injury, which he sustained a few months back while playing for Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in mini Ranji in Bangalore. He had to return home after playing only two matches but he played in other competitions, including two Tests in India later without much of a problem. On the other hand, Kayes is yet to recover from a hamstring injury which he suffered during the recent Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL). The injury also forced him to miss the three-match T20 Internationals against Pakistan. Though Kayes was retained by Islami Bank East Zone for the upcoming BCL, he has the chance to play in the second and third round. The zone-based first-class tournament starts on January 31.
According to the BCB chief physician Dr. Devashis Chowdhury, Shadman had recently complained of pain on the injured wrist and was given an injection on Monday. He has been given a rest for one-week.
